There's a puritan streak that runs very deep in North American sports. Even the so-called classic trash-talkers of North American sports, are pretty tame compared to the lack of sportsmanship that goes down in Europe. Want a few examples, check out what just happened a few hours ago in the Barcelona versus Inter-Milan Champions League semi-final.
First up, after getting barely touched in the face, Barcelona defender Sergio Busquets rolled around on the pitch like he was just shotgunned in the face. He wanted the other player red-carded so badly, he even peeked to make sure the Ref was looking.
Then after Inter-Milan sealed the win, Inter coach Jose Mourinho stormed the pitch, taunting Barcelona fans in their own stadium. Fearing a riot, the Barcelona goalkeeper rushed over to him to try and get him to calm down. Undeterred, he flipped off the crowd.
Of course diving/faking in soccer is nothing new. Some of the all time classics...
Jose Mourinho is God....everything he touches turns to Gold!!
Soccer players have no honour!