A dive that condemns a promising Joao Felix
Joao Felix's name has been in headlines across Europe. The Benfica player has been linked to various big clubs such as Real Madrid and Juventus, but this time has made the news for a different reason.
In the 1-4 win over Sporting Braga on home soil, Joao Felix was in the starting line-up and, although he did not score, he was instrumental in securing three very important points for Benfica.
But in addition to posting a good performance, he has now been labelled as a 'diver' after seemingly simulating a foul.
It happened in the 57th minute, when the match was 1-0 for the home side. Joao Felix fell in the area against an opponent and the referee indicated a penalty. In addition, the youngster put his hand to hid ankle and seemed to have done damage in the tackle... but there was no injury, only simulation.