tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post3875902687594389270..comments2024-02-01T20:52:24.827+08:00Comments on CEO 的話: Personal Reflections of the Tournament, So Far 到目前為止.我眼中的世界盃Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-53931768649156712342014-07-07T09:18:15.402+08:002014-07-07T09:18:15.402+08:00Dear David,
Thanks for your comment, I am glad you...Dear David,<br />Thanks for your comment, I am glad you had a good time in Brazil. <br />How depressing that some countries think simulation is a 'necessity'. For your information we will be having a briefing meeting with our Clubs before the start of the season and we will explain our expectations about good conduct. Similarly we will be briefing our referees on clamping down on unacceptable behaviour of players and coaches.<br />We will also be introducing a 'Match Review Panel' which will look at any incidents retrospectively that have been missed by the match officials. This panel will have the authority to refer matters to the Disciplinary Committee.<br />We are looking forward to the new season.<br />Regards<br />Mark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311816601866550472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578658460757089715.post-77285251310100864242014-07-05T01:30:10.711+08:002014-07-05T01:30:10.711+08:00Dear Mark,
I was in Brazil during the group stage...Dear Mark, <br />I was in Brazil during the group stage and had similar observations. It's been a fantastic tournament so far. The experience has been particularly wonderful to be surrounded by people of many nations and cultures sharing in the passion of our sport.<br /><br />I was able to visit the Amazon and watch the Americans dominate Portugal, but come to a draw at the close. The U.S. has a relatively short history in its national and youth team development, and an even shorter existence of a top tier league in MLS. Perhaps there is something to be gained in reviewing best practices of upstart footballing nations such as the U.S. and Australia. <br /><br />I fervently agree with your assessment of simulation. However, many South Americans I spoke with (in my broken Portugues and Español), believe diving is a necessity. One local cited the US-Ghana match and explained the game would not have become so physically violent and more free kicks would be awarded if the Americans weren't 'too proud' to dive. In many cultures, people believe simulation is a way to manage the referees. There was no movement in this debate, but we agreed that it has become too excessive and ruins the game, e.g., the lack of really football being played in Italia v Uruguay. A solution to curb this problem is already in place in some leagues around the world. Disciplinary review committees are able to proactively review game footage and levy heavy fines on players and clubs for excessive rough play and simulation. FIFA should implement this for all international competitions.<br /><br />The punishment for Suarez was well measured. He's a great player, but there are probably underlying mental health issues. It was too bad Uruguay didn't have enough 'bite' without Suarez. <br /><br />With the excitement of the games, I hope that we can capitalise in the fervor of the World Cup to further football at home. <br /><br />Best Regards,<br />-David<br />(sent from mobile)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220378449978838966noreply@blogger.com