Inside Sport

Draw-gba Back Against Portugal [FFT Article]


https://forum.insidesport.com.au/Topic753859.aspx

By Bowden - 16 Jun 2010 7:05 AM

I hate Ronaldo, but I wish his long range shot went in! That would have been the goal of the tournament!


What do you think about the FourFourTwo article Draw-gba Back Against Portugal?
CRISTIANO Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork as Portugal and Ivory Coast had to make do with a point apiece in Port Elizabeth.

Have your say.
By imnofreak - 16 Jun 2010 3:19 PM

Vaughn2111 wrote:
phreeky wrote:
In addition to Ronaldo the other divers have been from Germany.

WTF is with the stronger teams, that don't need to lower themselves to simulation, are the ones doing it?

It's the one thing that still bothers me about football. Please FIFA fix this. Red cards instead of yellow would help.


That Mexican ref that we had against Germany would have had a field day in this game :lol:

It is a big issue though, but i don't think red cards are the answer. I think its just down to the individual players, they have to take responsibility for themselves and hopefully show a bit more respect to the game.


Fixed.

I don't think it's just down to individual players. It's also what is acceptable in the country you have grown up in. In countries like Portugal and various South American countries, whilst growing up they have seen their footballing heroes diving, so they do the same. In Scotland however, diving is something that will get you put on the bench for the next game.

However, if FIFA increased the punishment, they'd change pretty quick!

Edited by imnofreak: 16/6/2010 03:20:47 PM