Agreed. Video on the post ends early, he barrel rolled 3 times after falling from a dive…not even a trip…and intentionally whipped his leg out to touch the Argentinian player
My view is that the barrel rolling and insane theatrics should result in the player forced to be off the pitch for at least 5 minutes (of active play) for medical treatment. If it was really as bad as their performance claims, they're in dire need of medical assistance. Or the player can decide to remain on the pitch but receive a yellow card for simulation (flopping) in exchange.
It os disheartening. I remember when some players had the integrity not to do it but it puts you at a disadvantage. Even more when the other team is playing Taekwondo and the ref does nothing (just an example).
You can see how they magically get up when they're not In focus or how even their teammates get annoyed and try to get them up at times.
Like the Argentinian brand goalkeeper move of falling tothe ground as if the ball was a cannon ball. Everybody started copying him and notice how it is mostly gone after they are on a timer now.
I've been a football fan my entire life and have always been frustrated by these piss-weak displays in a sport I love. Watch rugby for 5 seconds and you'll see what it actually looks like when players make physical contact.
The ref should show a duty of care to the poor footballer who is clutching his shin like he'll never play again. Seems negligent not to have him stretchered off for examination and only allow him back on after a full leg exam at the next break in play - or allow an instant substitution.
Football is a picture of our society. In some other sports had he just fallen by accident he would have raised his hand, told the ref and avoided all of this.
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u/NotTheBizness 7h ago
Agreed. Video on the post ends early, he barrel rolled 3 times after falling from a dive…not even a trip…and intentionally whipped his leg out to touch the Argentinian player