Football's Worst Ever Cheating Divers

By Simon Gallagher / April 30, 2018

10. Morten Gamst Pedersen

The Blackburn player might not have too much of a reputation for play-acting or simulation - and he memorably took a punch from Joey Barton remarkably well - but one occasion can ruin a player's reputation, and his dive against Arsenal was an embarrassment.

Not only did the Norwegian wait for about five yards before hitting the deck, he also had the temerity to glance over his shoulder cheekily before he took his tumble.

Thankfully for Arsenal, the referee wasn't convinced, and while Pedersen should have been booked for his own conduct, there at least wasn't a penalty to contend with.