Van Persie admits to exaggerating falls

ROBIN VAN PERSIE has admitted he has exaggerated a fall if he feels the challenge warrants a penalty as the issue of diving continues apace.

The Arsenal striker insists he is against diving but freely admits it is defensible to embellish a tumble if he has been pushed by a defender.

Van Persie’s comments come after his team-mate Eduardo was banned by UEFA for alleged diving against Celtic in the Champions League qualifier although his suspension was subsequently overturned.