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Do You Think A Players Reputation In Regards To Simulation Affects Calls Against Him?
Juveseria (Juventus) 2 years ago
After watching today's Europa league matches especially Juventus vs Manchester City, I couldn't help but wonder whether some of the players were being treated harshly by referees especially.

Just by watching the Juve game Milos Krasic (who admittingly has a reputation for diving) was shown a yellow for simulation when he was clearly tripped, this along with another push in the box went against him both times, and I do think that the referee had taken into account past events when making his decision
Juno (AC Milan) 2 years ago
Does the referee comes from the Italy?    
Ltm017 2 years ago
I don't think it was that clear.... He did act a bit. Ref decision was right
Juveseria (Juventus) 2 years ago
Do you think it was worthy of a yellow though even if it wasn't a penalty
FootyRulz (Chelsea) 2 years ago
I don't think it happens often, the ref's decision should not be influenced by whatever may have happened in the past
Ant (Liverpool) 2 years ago
Good idea for a topic. I think a players reputation does come into play, especially in the split second the referee has to decide to blow the whistle or not. All refs would be told to look out for simulation, so they'll know beforehand who the likely culprits are (Nani, Torres, Eduardo for example).

Lets put it this way. If the situation was 50/50 and the referee had to decide, he might choose that it was a dive if the player had a bad reputation for faking it.

Marcinny (New York Red Bulls) 2 years ago
The refs review the games. They are human beings and I assume that they hate the feeling of being cheated. If you are a known diver, calling a situation against you it is also a bit about revenge for all the times you have been the "smart ass" who got away with it
Jimmybreeze (FC Vorskla Poltava) 2 years ago
Absolutely
Juno (AC Milan) 2 years ago
I hope not. In view of the "situation being 50/50 and the referee had to decide, he might choose that it was a dive if the player had a bad reputation for faking it" then the ref is biased against the player.... And that means not calling it right down the middle(fair) isn't it?

Imo, if the situation is a 50/50, then perhaps, the referee should give the benefit of doubts to the the attacking side- regardless of the reputation. Because if calling it against the attacking side, that will bring up the chances of more roughhouse methods of tacklings done by the defending side. Which means- if you can get away with the 50/50s, then the defence will have an advantage over the attacking side
DerBomba (Real Madrid) 2 years ago
Perhaps, but I do think there are merits in calling a dive in a 50/50 situation. It would deter attacking players from diving, knowing very well that they would have to bear a consequence for their next genuine tackle. Besides, it would be human psychology to call a dive, if the player had dived in the past.

Assume now, Cristiano Ronaldo takes a tumble at high speed, which the referee has no clear view of. Put yourself in the shoes of the referee, would you call a dive, given his past track record? Or would you call for a foul? Bear in mind that the referee has no clear view as compared to spectators with the instant replay. I know if I were the referee, I'd call a dive, since he has displayed in the past his lack of honesty, which would clearly be operating in my mind.

Well, in addition, if a dive is not called, and the player had in fact dived. They'd be getting an unfair advantage at the expense of the defending team. Although, I am not adverse to divers, I'm a firm believer of the fact that if you are going to dive, make it realistic. Theatrical falls like Cristiano's and Nani's are just embarrassing
Juno (AC Milan) 2 years ago
That's the main reason I said hope. Because if anyone were to judge using past events and reputation, it would mean that for anything the referee couldn't make up his mind, the fella who ended up eating dirt whether or not he did dive would have got a decision against him no matter what. That's unreasonable. Granted, players should not dive, but if its 50/50 and the attacker gone down like its a foul, it should be given for it. Because an attacker would not be the one using his body or feet to tackle the opposition. Rather, its the opposite that happens. Most of the time to shield a ball from a defender, they had to take some knocks and beatings with their body. So a 50/50 tackle by the defender in fact meant that an attacker's risk is even greater. Referees should not judge on biased opinions
Sophiehart (Linfield) 2 years ago
It seems it’s not a behavioral problem, but the aptitude problem which can’t be changed overnight. I have seen the bits of the series and find the same
Bluezombi (Barcelona) 2 years ago
I think it should be taken into consideration and the refs have every right to do so. [C.] Ronaldo comes to mind right away, Krasic too, even Busqets for this shameful dive against inter. I know if I was a ref unless I see a clear hit i'd avoid giving a foul especially near the goal 16. Footballers should strive to be the best in avoiding tackles and getting the ball in the goal but instead they disgrace themselves by diving



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