Darth Simian
2009-08-27 09:55:06 UTC
Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has called
on Uefa to punish Arsenal striker Eduardo for diving in the UEFA
Champions League clash with Celtic.
He said: "Eduardo is a terrific player who has battled back from a
serious injury to resume playing at the highest level.
"However, last night he showed disrespect to the game by his actions
in winning a penalty against Celtic.
"Since I came into this post, I have raised the issue of simulation
time and time again - both here in Scotland and with Fifa and Uefa.
"I don't think that I have received enough support in my efforts to
eradicate what I believe to be one of the most serious threats to the
integrity of football. Last night showed exactly why we must take this
issue seriously.
"We have shown the courage to use retrospective punishment when it
comes to simulation and I would urge Uefa to do so in this instance.
Everything that can be done to stamp it out must be done - starting
right now.
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“European aristocrats transferred their lighted candles from Christian
altars to Masonic lodges. The flame of occult alchemists, which had
promised to turn dross into gold, reappeared at the center of new
"circles" seeking to recreate a golden age: Bavarian Illuminists
conspiring against the Jesuits, French Philadelphians against
Napoleon, Italian charcoal burners against the Hapsburgs.”
on Uefa to punish Arsenal striker Eduardo for diving in the UEFA
Champions League clash with Celtic.
He said: "Eduardo is a terrific player who has battled back from a
serious injury to resume playing at the highest level.
"However, last night he showed disrespect to the game by his actions
in winning a penalty against Celtic.
"Since I came into this post, I have raised the issue of simulation
time and time again - both here in Scotland and with Fifa and Uefa.
"I don't think that I have received enough support in my efforts to
eradicate what I believe to be one of the most serious threats to the
integrity of football. Last night showed exactly why we must take this
issue seriously.
"We have shown the courage to use retrospective punishment when it
comes to simulation and I would urge Uefa to do so in this instance.
Everything that can be done to stamp it out must be done - starting
right now.
--
“European aristocrats transferred their lighted candles from Christian
altars to Masonic lodges. The flame of occult alchemists, which had
promised to turn dross into gold, reappeared at the center of new
"circles" seeking to recreate a golden age: Bavarian Illuminists
conspiring against the Jesuits, French Philadelphians against
Napoleon, Italian charcoal burners against the Hapsburgs.”