Simulation / Dive
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Simulation — Falling with no contact to deceive the referee. A cautionable offence.
1💬 In a nutshell
“Diving for an Oscar — but get caught and it's a yellow instead.”
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3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for
Play-acting to win a penalty or free kick is unsporting behaviour deceiving the ref — a caution (yellow). With VAR, the risk of ‘being exposed later’ has soared. The line between malícia (streetwise cunning) and simulation (deception) is football's eternal grey zone.
On the call you'll hear“He goes down — but no foul! In fact, he's booked for simulation.”
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