The Guardian said that although the first few days of the tournament had showcased the talent of some of the top football players all over the world, it also showed how referees in the World Cup would require more experience in officiating international matches.
The video shows Brazilian defender Dani Alves feigning injury from a supposed kick from head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Buzzfeed obtained a GIF image of the actual act that showed Alves dropping and clutching his left knee following Scolari's sideway kick.
According to an industry observer, FIFA might have asked all referees for the 2014 World Cup to be more "tough" in the hopes of addressing players who often fake pain or foul in order to gain opportunities to score, the Huffington Post reported.