re: Why do Soccer Haters Hate Soccer so much?

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No, it isn't. However, with the large number players from those countries where it is accepted playing in leagues like the EPL, it makes it harder to avoid.

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Right, but a lot of those players change their play style to suit the country they play in. For example, an EPL referee is much less likely to award a penalty for a dive than a referee from Italy. So most often (not always), players who employ simulation tactics tend to not continue to do so because it usually won't work in England.

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ETA: And when you think about the time when most Americans watch soccer (World Cup), the majority of those games feature a country where those theatrics are the norm. So naturally, people are going to associate it with the game.

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That's probably the best point yet. I can see that. The only thing is, if you're going to criticize a sport, don't base it off of one tournament held once every four years, where less than half of the teams do the act in question.