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However, I couldn't help feeling sorry for the Turks. Although they seemed to lose it in the second half a bit, I still think they deserved the draw if you look at how well they played despite being up against one of the worlds best teams. That penalty, wasn't a penalty, so I felt really sorry for them when that went in.
And Rivaldo's dive... I've never seen one so much pathetic. He may be a good player, and may have played exceedingly well in that game, but that's just not on. And Ronaldo for the penalty made sure he dived as much forward into the penalty area as possible to make sure the referee gave them that penalty.
World class football ruined by some bad sportmans in my opinion. Everyone wants to win, but I thought their attitude like many other footballers attitudes were not on.
People who dive spoil the beautiful game in my opinion. Comments?
I doubt they can actually change the result or anything, but they could suspend Rivaldo - harming Brazil's chances of getting somewhere this summer!
> FIFA are now apparently looking into the Rivaldo incident closely now,
> and they may decide that certain actions may need to be taken.
>
> I doubt they can actually change the result or anything, but they
> could suspend Rivaldo - harming Brazil's chances of getting somewhere
> this summer!
They are most likely going to fine Rivaldo; which I think it's ridiculous.
France 98 was the year of the tackle from behind, and so any lunges that were deemed dangerous got an immediate red...yet this is supposed to be the year of divers, and play-actors. Surely Rivaldo should have been sent off on the spot. I think that a one-match ban is the bare minimum he should get.
For players today - especially those of that sort of quality - that's just plain ridiculous. It's like fining most of us on here a penny!
I reckon he should miss the mext match, if not both of Brazil's remaining Group Matches altogether!
However I think Rivaldo should also have received a yellow card, as that sort of 'dive' in the penalty area would certainly have earned him one!