Idea for putting a stop to flopping in soccer...whaddya think?

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I am American, BTW...I do enjoy watching soccer and not one of these Ann Coulter wanna-bes who hate it.

To me, the only way you stop flopping is to have an impact on the game, not afterwards.  Punishing the player after the game makes no sense as what's done is done.  In the NBA and college basketball, officials can use video replay to check whether a player committed a flagrant and/or open path foul.  If there is a foul during the game that seems questionable, allow the refs the chance to review it on video.  If it is a legit foul, then penalize the offending team accordingly.  If the flop is in, award a free kick to the other team.

You could allow each team one challenge per half to use for those circumstances, during which the clock will stop so the refs can review it and not penalize anyone extra time.  The technology is there, it should be used.

Your thoughts?

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Soccer sucks. I am European and after getting introduced to American football, I see it as a bunch of effete men running in circles with little skill. Flopping is just one example. Most plays are just the ball being kicked back and forth with little aim or skill. Most shots on goal aren't even close. When they get lucky and get a goal everyone gets excited because they something actually happened.

Whereas in American football every play is carefully planned...every play is action. Europeans complain that the action stops. Actually, it's perfect you know when the action is. With soccer, 95% of the game is effectively no action! they just keep the clock running!

Pete · Answer

That won't happen. People don't want the game stopped to review a replay. They don't want coaches challenging a referees decision. People simply don't want it like American sports.
It's a bit like Europeans telling the Americans that there should be promotion and relegation in the MLS and there should be no draft system or wage caps.

? · Answer

No offense, but flopping' or simulating is a pert of all sports. We see it in the NFL, Basketball.". You name it. It is all part of trying to gain an unfair advantage. It is natural.

I think all sports should review game footage and assess the plays. Then levy fines and penalties... MEANINGFUL punishments after the fact.. If they have enough of a penalty, players will think twice about it.

But to pros that make millions, it has to hurt both in games and $'s.

Soccerref

JWayToo · Answer

Ann Coulter wanna be's?  Wow!

Idea for putting a stop to flopping in soccer...whaddya think?

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