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In Defense of Diving

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Robert Hay

Jon Busch was having quite a game.  The San Jose keeper had made a few really good saves and the ‘Quakes were hanging on against Real Salt Lake.  Despite being outplayed, it looked like the home visiting team could grab … Continue reading →

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The Worst Dive Ever?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by James Beckett

We all know that diving has become a real problem in world football over the last couple of decades, but I think this video shows play-acting at an all time low.

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It's Time for FIFA to Put an End to Cheating and Diving In Soccer

Posted on June 22, 2010 by The Gaffer

I appeared on a CBC TV news program in Canada Monday night and was asked to defend the theatrics of soccer. The diving and the cheating that are so woven into the fabric of soccer and are most evident to … Continue reading →

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Matchday 5 Recap: Ronaldo Given A Roughing Up, Barcelona Win A Wild One,

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Lonnie Smetana

This recap comes a little late but there are still a few points I wanted to make. First off, I was glad to see the Zenit – Juventus game proceed without incident. After the horrible incident earlier in the week, … Continue reading →

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