Play-acting exists in football not because the player is a pussy, but because he's a cheat & attempts to get opposing players sent off & gain the upper hand. It's mearly a powerplay. However, for every attacker going down like he was shot...there's this;

YouTube - Roy Keane smurfs Alf-Inge Hålands knee up

and

YouTube - Eduardo - Leg break full video (WORST FOOTBALL INJURY EVER)

Mostly however we watch the greatest sport on earth for moments like this


YouTube - Wayne Rooney Bicycle Kick Goal vs Manchester CIty 12/2/2011 [Full HD] (by mimakos patra)


It's the beautiful game and no matter who you follow, it's the greatest sport on earth. smurf whoever says different.