Nick, I say again.
++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
The rules state that a player cannot GRAB HOLD of an opposing player's shirt. Everything is "part of the game," but if the referee spots the infraction, his DUTY is to blow the whistle and give a free kick. This type of infraction is not always spotted, but I'm sure on Sunday you'd be livid if Cannavaro grabs hold of Shevchenko's jersey and obstructs him around the box. Its only a CRIME if you get CAUGHT doing it, as you would say.
The rules state that a player cannot GRAB HOLD of an opposing player's shirt. Everything is "part of the game," but if the referee spots the infraction, his DUTY is to blow the whistle and give a free kick. This type of infraction is not always spotted, but I'm sure on Sunday you'd be livid if Cannavaro grabs hold of Shevchenko's jersey and obstructs him around the box. Its only a CRIME if you get CAUGHT doing it, as you would say.
