Costa Rica player gets ticking off for ridiculous dive

FIFA has reprimanded a Costa Rica player for diving in a World Cup qualifier against the United States.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2013 - 12:58

FIFA has reprimanded a Costa Rica player for diving in a World Cup qualifier against the United States.

Joel Campbell fell to the ground and writhed around clutching his face during the September 6 match in San Jose after Matt Besler accidentally stepped on his foot.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: San Jose Place: Costa Rica Person: Joel Campbell Person: Matt Besler Person: Besler Event: World Cup Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Mexico

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