A solution for "simulation"
It's known as diving in hockey and simulation in soccer/football. Whatever it's called, it is poor sportsmanship, opportunism and a distortion of the spirit of sport. And what's more, it's pathetic. Watching a great match like yesterday's Argentina-Mexico second-rounder reminds me of the athleticism and grace of the "beautiful game", but seeing wincing prima donnas fall like they've been kneecapped by a baseball bat only to jump back into the game as soon as they get the free kick makes me want to scream. There has to be a solution.Is it that there aren't enough referees on the field and you have to throw your hands in the air and face into the turf to draw a foul in order to get noticed? If that's the case, then indeed put another official on the field - it appears to be working in hockey. If this isn't a preferable solution, how about beginning to punish divers?
How would it feel to be booted out of a second-round match on a pink card violation?
