Former Chelsea Manager Names Divers - Sour Grapes Or Honest Assessment?
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has named Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Robin van Persie and Didier Drogba as divers. For those who are unaware, diving is the fine art of falling to the ground when tackled, even if the tackle is feather soft. In fact, some players are so good there have been calls to nominate them for Academy Awards.
Diving is an accepted tactic in some European areas, and actively taught in both Spain, Italy and reportedly in Brazil as well. In England, it is not accepted and players accused of diving can be penalized and sent off. What is Mourinho’s thoughts on diving?
[source]“I hate diving, but I’m not happy if a player is kicked by somebody in the box and he tries to remain standing,”
Since Mourinho is no longer Chelsea manager he doesn’t have to defend his good friend Drogba. Whether they are divers or not is up to others to judge. Is Mourinho providing an honest assessment or is there some sour grapes talking. Possibly a little of both.
Do you accept diving as a part of modern football or should it be stamped out? It can be a lot of fun watching some players take a dive however, in the long run it destroys the game.
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