As the videos below show how diving has become an artfrom, and we can now laugh at these outrageous displays as we see the videos. But these cheats make our teeth gnash when the game goes on.
The days of diving might be getting more difficult for these artistes, as FIFA referees have been instructed to get as close to the action as possible and view the tackle from the clearest angle. Thanks to replay, some offenders are already on the radar of many fans.
Players like Didier Drogba, Arjen Robben, and Francesco Totti are not only known for their playmaking skills but also their cheap spills.
The Italians and the Argentinians in the past have been the worst offenders with the most bookings.
So this World Cup should see many players and teams clean up their act and play sporting soccer. Or is that too much to ask for?