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Andoni Iraola Says Teams Must Instruct Players to Dive for Penalties

Andoni Iraola Says Teams Must Instruct Players to Dive for Penalties
English Premier League · 19:08:44 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Andoni Iraola, described as Liverpool manager in a file photo from a Carabao Cup fourth-round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield, has stated that teams have to tell players to dive for penalties. The comment, reported on November 1, 2026, underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding simulation in the sport.

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