Uruguay v France, the second match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a dire 0-0 draw, largely because the referee, who had a good game and made lots of good decisions, was hampered by players who stood their ground arguing the toss after free kicks were awarded. This shouldn't be allowed. It's just a professional foul, stopping any quick attacks, running the clock down, or giving enough time for defensive walls to set up.
If players had to move immediately to 10 metres distance from the point where the kick is awarded, much of this nonsense would go away. If trouble makers could be removed for an immediate sin bin, discipline would get even better. And how about a red card for diving?
Not a hope.
