Yahoo Sports said that FIFA has earlier imposed a new set of measures in the hopes of curbing such behavior at least during the World Cup tournament. The sports blog observed that the new rules could be viewed as cruel, even to players, who are usually targets of such acts.
Reuters said over a thousand people had gathered initially to commemorate the anniversary of a similar protest against a transit fare hike. However, it has been observed that such protests are a flash point for deep-seated frustrations on certain social issues like poverty and government spending.
Under FIFA guidelines, the manager will risk losing one of his best players for the rest of the match once a substitute has been called to replace him while a health check is done and recovery is on the way. A player cannot re-enter a match if he has been replaced by a substitute, Business Insider said.
The New York Times said the Italians lacked imagination, and will, and made poor passes, which was evidence that they have failed to adapt to the humid weather. Mario Balotelli, who had two chances at securing a clear goal for his team, came out flat, just like the rest of his teammates in the first 45 minutes of the game.
