21. A subsequent investigation found Rojas faked the injury and FIFA barred him from playing at the national level for life. 22. An inquiry however found Rojas faked the injury and FIFA barred him from playing at the national level for life. 23. Bailey then criticized the American, all but accusing him of faking the injury to his left leg. 24. Before the tournament, FIFA said it would take a harsh stance against players who dive to win their teams penalty or free kicks and those who fake injury. 25. FIFA said Tuesday it was investigating whether the star midfielder faked injury. 26. He later got into a shouting match with Ditka when the Saints coach implied he might be faking the injury. 27. It came to a full boil last month when Kiefer pulled out of the World Team Cup and alleged Becker had faked an injury. 28. Korda denied the injury was faked, saying his ankles had been weak since Wimbledon, where he overstretched a hamstring. 29. Off the pitch, FIFA said Tuesday that Brazilian Rivaldo could face disciplinary action if it is ruled he faked an injury late in the Brazil-Turkey game. 30. Off the pitch, FIFA said Tuesday Brazilian Rivaldo could face disciplinary action if it is ruled he faked an injury late in the Brazil-Turkey game. |