The difference between Brasil with Neymar and without is night and day. Very little rolling around for

them yesterday. On the flip side, Neymar gets the dookie knocked out of him every single match and he gets hurt often, as a result. He should earn some yellows, frees, and PKs for the punishment he takes. But, he does roll around looking for fouls, too, which I dislike. Unless it is Serie A or the Italian National team. That acting is an artform unto itself and hilarious theater.

: ...other teams? Sure. US plays about as straight up as any team I've seen in this WC.

: But yes overall the BS faking is a tough part of the sport to take.

Follow Ups:

• When a “American football” player is rolling on the ground grabbing his knee and screaming - cvillebuck [17:06:10 11/29/22]
  • But you must admit players fake cramps when they need to slow the offense down without wasting a TO. - Centauri2 [17:25:09 11/29/22]
    • Faking fouls ≠ faking injuries. What if a DB actually does commit PI then throw his hands up like “I din do nuthin!” - cvillebuck [17:40:56 11/29/22]
      • Did you even read my comment? Your reply does not imply that you did. * - Centauri2 [17:43:54 11/29/22]
        • I skimmed it * - cvillebuck [18:39:03 11/29/22]
  • It is certainly not my favorite aspect of the game. I am also glad more guys aren't ended by bad - Smartwater [17:19:37 11/29/22]