From the press :
Rivaldo faces ban after faking injury
AFP - Brazilian star Rivaldo could face a severe ban and a fine after faking an injury that led to Turkey's Hakan Unsal get sent off in the closing minutes of Monday's Brazil-Turkey World Cup match.
The Barcelona player collapsed at the corner flag clutching his head after Unsal kicked the ball at his his leg. Korean referee promptly showed Unsal the red card as Rivaldo rolled in agony.
FIFA's disciplinary committee will study a video of the incident and is expected to give a ruling shortly, according to FIFA spokesman Keith Cooper.
Before the World Cup began players were warned that referees had been ordered to clamp down on cheating.
"In the last World Cup it was the tackle from behind, this time our target is simulation," explained George Cumming, head of the referees commission.
After the match Rivaldo admitted he had feigned injury.
"Obviously I exaggerated the incident for the guy to be sent off," he said.
"The ball hit my hand and my leg. It didn't hit me in the face but that kind of attitude (kicking the ball against an opponent) must not be allowed on the pitch. He deserved to have a red card."
Well well well - let's see if justice prevails
