Diving in football is a highly controversial and touchy subject. However, the lack of action on the part of the governing authority FIFA begs the question whetherdiving is now considered to be a necessary evil.What fuelsthis theory is that mostprominent footballers today have all been found guilty of simulation or diving atleast on a few occasions.Here is a collection of videos of all the top players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Wayne Rooney, Arjen Robben etc. to show that diving is quite prevalent, and most players, good or bad, have indulged in it.
#1 Lionel Messi
The Argentine magician has bamboozled defences all over the world, but he has had his naughty moments when he has indulged in diving while in action for both Barcelona and his country.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved all club honours in both England and Spain, but he had a reputation of going to ground too easily while at Manchester United, and his tendency of occasionally diving still persists at Real Madrid.
#3 Neymar
The Brazilian wonder-kid was the talk of the town during the World Cup and is expected to be pivotal to Barcelona’s future. He however, has been a regular offender when it comes to simulation.
#4 Luis Suarez
The Uruguayan talisman is probably the player most regularly found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct. Considering his recent offenses include biting, racial abuse and biting in that order, diving definitely takes a back seat. But, he surely goes to ground theatrically.
#5 Gareth Bale
The Welsh wizard has been doing great in the last couple of years, as he was brilliant earlier at Tottenham Hotspur, and now has continued it at Real Madrid. However, he too has a penchant for diving, and is one of the few to have used susceptibility to injury as the reason for simulation.
#6 Wayne Rooney
Tackling and tracking back are two aspects of Wayne Rooney’s game that endear him to the fans. However, he also has been found guilty of playacting on more than the odd occasion.
#7 Arjen Robben
The Dutch dribbler has been in the news a lot recently, both for his performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup, and for his admittance to diving. He is known to be a player who goes to ground quite theatrically, and frequenty.
#8 Fernando Torres
The Chelsea striker has been in a slump the last few years but at one point he was one of the most feared strikers in the world. However, despite all that is/ was good about his game, he has been caught simulating in quite a few big matches.
#9 Didier Drogba
For someone as physically imposing as he is, Didier Drogba has definitely been known to divea fair number of times in his career.
#10 Angel Di Maria
Di Maria has been a very consistent player for both Argentina and Real Madrid the last few years, but he has also had his moments under the sun when he has gone to ground too easily.
#11 Franck Ribery
The Frenchman has been one of the most consistent players for Bayern Munich, but he too has been found guilty of playacting on the odd occasion.
#12 Eden Hazard
The Belgian superstar is now the most important player for both club and country, but he has been guilty of simulation too.
#13 Ronaldinho
Once the best player in the world, he is now playing back home in Brazil, and yes, he too has had the odd moment of indiscretion.
#14 Thierry Henry
Perhaps one of the most charismatic football players ever, Henry has also been accused of diving occasionally.
#15 Andres Iniesta
A name that probably no one expected, but yes, the little genius has also been found guilty of simulation.
