diving in football
Retroactive Bans Won't Stop Diving in Football
Under a new rule, diving that results in a penalty or red card will be punished with two-match retroactive bans. But the benefits of flopping still outweigh the costs.
Retroactive Bans Won't Stop Diving in Soccer
Under a new rule, diving that results in a penalty or red card will be punished with two-match retroactive bans. But the benefits of flopping still outweigh the costs.
Is Cheating Acceptable in Soccer if it Makes for Great Entertainment?
Barcelona's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain was an incredible sporting achievement, if you ignore the comical dive by Luis Suarez to win a vital penalty. But when the outcome is so enthralling, should we simply turn a blind eye to cheating?
The Men Who Fall to Earth: Viveza Criolla and the Misunderstood Art of Diving in Soccer
Diving is seen as anathema to the British principles of fair play and good sportsmanship, but perhaps there's something to be gained from a little more openness to football's dark arts.
