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International football players could stand to flop less, but there's a reason they do it--fouls are a little more precise / nuanced than in other sports, and they want "to help the referees see the foul." That's unfortunate. But the game is beautiful and exciting when played well. And it's being played well right now. Because of the low scoring nature of it, it makes underdogs feel like they have a chance (even when they really do not). The global nature of the game is also remarkable. There is no tournament like it, not even the Olympics.

no one, and i mean no one flops like NBA players. NBA is basically unwatchable now because of it. 

I was with  a person in my industry (at a conference) who is a serious soccer watcher.   He admitted he's part of the snobby set that is pooh poohing the proliferation of 'set plays' in soccer.     In his words, it's the baseball TTO version of soccer.  (three true outcome).    apparently historically it was a sign of unserious/gimmicky soccer to run 'set plays' and now one of the zillion EU leagues started doing this as the metrics suggest it is 'the' way to maximize goal scoring, a lot more and now everyone copies.   I guess the corners/throw ins have become much more formal in their strategic execution...

these are all this guy's words.

i kept wondering,....this is bad.....why?

Three true outcomes.  Guys trying to hit home runs, walk  pitchers trying for strikeouts.