Le rugby est souvent présenté comme un modèle. Les joueurs contestent rarement l’arbitre, la vidéo est davantage utilisée, et simuler une blessure ne procure presque aucun avantage.

June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico: Miroslav Koubek, head coach of the Czech Republic looks on during the match between Mexico and Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo. 24 Jun 2026 Pictured: June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico: Lukas Cerv of Czech Republic injured during the match between Mexico and Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA sales@mega.global Featuring: June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico: Gilberto Mora of Mexico battles for possession ball with Jaroslav Zeleny of Czech Republic during the match between Mexico, Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo, Mexico: Argentine FIFA referee Yael Falcon Perez gestures during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Guillermo Martínez of Mexico battles for possession ball with Denis Visinsky of Czech Republic during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Lukas Cerv of Czech Republic injured during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Javier Aguirre, head coach of the Mexico gestures during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Miroslav Koubek, head coach of the Czech Republic looks on during the match between Mexico Where: Mexico City, Mexico When: 24 Jun 2026 Credit: MEGA/WENN *****ONLY AVAILABLE FOR AGREED WENN SUBSCRIPTION DEALS*****June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico: Miroslav Koubek, head coach of the Czech Republic looks on during the match between Mexico and Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo. 24 Jun 2026 Pictured: June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico: Lukas Cerv of Czech Republic injured during the match between Mexico and Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA sales@mega.global Featuring: June 24, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico: Gilberto Mora of Mexico battles for possession ball with Jaroslav Zeleny of Czech Republic during the match between Mexico, Czech Republic for the 3st round of the group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24. 2026. Photo: Heuler Andrey/DiaEsportivo, Mexico: Argentine FIFA referee Yael Falcon Perez gestures during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Guillermo Martínez of Mexico battles for possession ball with Denis Visinsky of Czech Republic during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Lukas Cerv of Czech Republic injured during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Javier Aguirre, head coach of the Mexico gestures during the match between Mexico, Mexico: Miroslav Koubek, head coach of the Czech Republic looks on during the match between Mexico Where: Mexico City, Mexico When: 24 Jun 2026 Credit: MEGA/WENN *****ONLY AVAILABLE FOR AGREED WENN SUBSCRIPTION DEALS***** Photo MEGA/WENN

Le soccer est différent.

L’arbitre fait partie du jeu, avec ses erreurs. Les fautes sont souvent beaucoup plus subtiles et reposent davantage sur son jugement. Depuis plus d’un siècle, le sport récompense aussi une certaine forme de ruse.

Que ça plaise ou non… c’est la culture.

Quatre moments où simuler une blessure peut rapporter Le pari risqué

Ton équipe mène 1-0 à la 90e minute. L’adversaire lance une contre-attaque. Tu restes au sol après un léger contact. Si l’arbitre interrompt le jeu, tu viens peut-être d’éviter une occasion de but.

Le classique insupportable

Ton équipe mène en fin de rencontre. Tu prolonges un peu ton séjour au sol après une faute. Même si l’arbitre ajoute du temps, tu permets à ton équipe de souffler, de se replacer et de casser le rythme adverse.

Ton coéquipier n’en peut plus

Un défenseur est complètement vidé. Ton entraîneur prépare un changement, mais le ballon est toujours en jeu. En restant au sol, tu offres à ton équipe quelques secondes précieuses pour qu’elle s’organise.

Casser le momentum

L’autre équipe domine depuis dix minutes. Le stade est en feu, les occasions se multiplient. Un arrêt de deux minutes, même pour une blessure exagérée, suffit parfois pour refroidir complètement cette poussée.