Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben suspects that his theatrical World Cup display against Mexico now makes it difficult for him to win penalties.
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Robben, 30, won a controversial last-minute penalty in Netherlands' round of 16 victory over Miguel Herrera's side in Brazil which consequently allowed Louis van Gaal's side to advance to the quarterfinals.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid man admitted to simulation earlier in the same game and he has earned a reputation as a diver, with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Costa Rica coach Jose Pinto previously admitting their concerns over the Dutchman's antics.
#INSERT type:image caption:Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has previously warned officials against Robben's simulation. END#
Robben was brought to the floor by Cologne's Daniel Halfar only three minutes into Saturday's 2-0 victory, but referee Knut Kircher did not award the penalty and it took Bayern a further 16 minutes to open their account against the Bundesliga new boys courtesy of Mario Gotze.
"The people can't forget since the World Cup. I made a mistake there. And that's why I am punished now," Robben said in post-match comments on Sky. "And it will certainly not be the last decision this season."
#INSERT type:image caption:Robben has earned a reputation as a diver after his theatrical World Cup display against Mexico. END#
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer also urged officials not to judge Robben on his previous sins, telling kicker that "every scene needs to be evaluated individually."
However, Hellmut Krug, the refereeing consultant of the German Football League (DFL), rejected such allegations.
"That's nonsense. Every referee is happy when he can award a clear penalty," he said.
"But he also has to blame himself. Because he attracted attention by falling early, the player bears part of the blame."