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The advent of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football was heralded as a game-changing moment—a leap toward fairness and accuracy. Introduced to eliminate “clear and obvious” errors made by referees, VAR promised justice on the pitch. Yet, years into its implementation, the footballing world...

Diving in football—also known as simulation—is one of the most hotly debated topics in the sport today. At its core, diving is when a player intentionally falls or exaggerates contact in order to deceive the referee and gain an unfair advantage, such as winning a free kick, penalty, or getting...