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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Yet is has been happening in soccer for as long as I can remember, 30+ yrs.
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because there's no punishment. If the ref deems it diving in that moment, the player will get a yellow card. But if the ref doesn't see it or falls for it, there's no punishment at all. No fines, no suspensions, nothing. THAT'S why there's still diving in soccer, certainly not because of fans accepting/wanting it like you suggested. Fans hate it.
back to topic: I agree, this wasn't a very blatant dive. But yeah, if you've been warned before, this is all that's needed for a fine. Great that league is starting to hand out fines, keep them coming.