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FOOTBALL CHEATS: No 2 - Rivaldo (Brazil v Turkey - 2002)

Anyone who watched World Cup 2002 will remember this inexcusable piece of play-acting from Brazilian maestro Rivaldo.



Turkey defender Hakan Unsal was sent-off as a result of the incident, which makes Rivaldo's histrionics even worse.

Luis Felipe Scolari, who was managing Brazil at the time, offered this lame interpretation of the incident:

"The ball hit him on the knee and then bounced upwards.

Read the full article at Liverpool Kop.

Liverpool Kop @ Aug 30, 2009 8:10 AM EST | Blog Profile

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