re: Aggy Board OT Discussion Thread

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I've seen more than enough YouTube videos of obvious flopping to have a bit of an issue with pro soccer shenanigans

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Agreed that the histrionics from some players are annoying. But it is exceedingly rare to be without basis. Generally it's a foul that may not be called so they play it up to be sure it is. But that happens in every single sport without fail.

Vis a vis other sports, I don't think soccer has any more "shenanigans" than any other. And I say that as someone that watches most sports and I feel I'm pretty knowledgeable in most. They are different sorts of "shenanigans," but in a professional environment, athletes will take any edge they can to win.