WHO is the fairest Football Nation?

So the English (Gascoigne) and Welsh (Jones) are not the fairest football nations, although they're not that bad in the ranking, ...the Argentines are not world champions in fair play either, sorry Leo, ...and the Bolivians have to keep their heads down completely. So who are the fairest footballers in the world - and why?
Source:
Global study of penalty cards in professional football / Football Observatory
Drs Raffaele Poli, Loïc Ravenel and Roger Besson
football-observatory.com/IMG/...
Report: Caro Bergmann
Camera: Caro Bergmann
Co-author: Hannah Janz
Edit: David Jacobi
Sound Mix: Edwin Diele
Odd job man: Henning Hesse
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[@asrafamzar6468]

I'm from Malaysia. Really proud that we are ranked 2nd. I guess our laid back culture shows that, of course japan is better since they are taught the principle of being together since they are still kids. Malaysia Boleh !!!

[@takuan650]

I live in Japan and watch the J-League every week. I was a soccer player myself for many years in Germany and witness a very different attitude in the soccer culture of both Countries. In Japan I see less fouls, less cards but If a foul was committed the guilty player almost always apologises and assist if necessary. In Germany this would be a fairly rare sight. The rude fouls are usually committed by players from outside Japan, mostly South American or European. I am always positively surprised when I see how respectful Japanese professional players conduct themselves on the pitch. The 'Soccer World' could and should learn a lot from Japan in terms of fair spirit and civilised conduct.

[@dwkickoff]

@takuan650 Thank you for sharing you story, Takuan! Lets hope Japan can be an inspiration.

[@Crowned-Qwesi]

The video didn't start but I knew it was going to be Japan.

[@kyakuwbengui9529]

😂😂Italy was just chilling at home relaxing watching a nice video and then catches a stray bullet at the end of the video I love it😂😂😂

[@dwkickoff]

[@Rahul_kumar__]

Poor Italy..didn't saw that coming..

[@newbiz8919]

She had to do Italy that bad, Mic Drop.😂😂

[@julianguastadisegno]

Haha I love to talk about this kind if cultural differences. Because on paper we're playing the same game but the approaches can vary so much. Here in Argentina passion is the norm and Bilardo (Coach of the 86 Champions) said one time "Guys we can lose this world cup, but if we bring home the Fair Play trophy I'm going to get rid of you all"

[@leevischaefer9190]

Nice Video more about this ❤

[@dwkickoff]

Thank you leevi, spread the word!

[@chamster4584]

I am a Malaysian, but I don't watch our own league 😅 Quite surprised we ranked number 2 in fair play, but I won't say our culture is anything close to Japan's. If anything, I think many foreigners would find our lifestyle more laid-back. I wonder if that has translated to our player's aggression or the referee's willingness to be harsher with the players.

[@returo7297]

Indonesia league far better than any ASEAN league ever, fact FIFA league rank ever

[@Monkey.D.Shinchan]

​@@returo7297But the kung fu is always there 🤣

[@uriustosh]

You could pretty much draw a direct parallel with "Sports butt slaps" her game with "fairness". The more butt slaps per game, the fairer people act. They feel validated, and have a little pep in their step. If we look at expected butt slaps x/butts per game, it would be clearer.

[@dwkickoff]

@uriustosh5660 We're waiting for your butt slap fairplay video, mate!😁

[@user-mv8vq7uu8f]

Very nice

[@messibeaucoup]

Kudos to Japan, they live true sportsmanship! I hate all the drama and rudeness in the big leagues!

[@dwkickoff]

@messibeaucoup All big leagues are alike?

[@messibeaucoup]

@@dwkickoff I perceive the Premier League as being more physical and rude, which is more tolerated than elsewhere, La Liga and Serie A are full of (unnecessary) drama, and the Bundesliga seems a bit more balanced. I still love and watch those leagues, the best players play there and the best football can be seen, but sometimes I miss exactly what was shown in this video, more true sportsmanship, respect and friendship on the pitch! No opponent = no game….. so you better respect your opponent.

[@emirdinger1196]

Perfect 😊

[@56upamghosh17]

As I watch ISL(Indian Super League) and india is ranked 12 in this list I guarantee that our league is not fair at all, many times goals are falsely given to famous teams which were offside as no VAR is used, and also there are plenty of fouls

[@Rahul_kumar__]

Ig, that list is solely based on cards and fouls..

[@fadhlyshirazy]

I'm from Malaysia and was excited when saw my country listed 2nd in least card in game. But yeah cannot top Japan of course.

[@dwkickoff]

@fadhlyshirazy So please tell us...Why are Malaysians so fair?

[@nimrodnix1577]

@@dwkickoff there're less aggressive plays in Malaysia. In fact, the players are not as aggressive as the fans especially during important matches. When a player got booked, he will play less aggressive to prevent red. Thus, less cards produced. Lastly, no one wants to bribe the referees to give red card to the opponent.😉

[@indrohari1908]

And Grosso will say : "eat that, Germany" .. Jokes aside, that game against Belgium in World Cup imo if only Japan not too nice or should i said naive, the story will be different .. But like that Tsukuba University's guy, it is the Japan way of football .. respect for that ..

[@slenropz]

"eat this italy" do you want to eat our 4 world cups?

[@dwkickoff]

@slenropz No offence, well deserved... but we had to take the mickey out of one of the big ones, right?

[@johnnyleongtv8627]

I'm from Malaysia and proud of this chart

[@chigeryelam4061]

Wow, did they really state that English referees 'simply don't give red cards' for elbows to the face and dismiss the English as a fair football nation based on on outdated stereotypes? Apparently she's not familiar with Malaysia or England.

[@Cazi1]

DW casually ignoring The Netherlands being in the top 5, like true Germans 😂

[@pushkarpande4345]

No Italian harmed in this video ☠️

[@akc_mstwdi]

Güzel video

[@boru4752]

Best of the best😮

[@user-hr8ds9io1w]

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[@TheFragilityOfIdeas]

I live in Japan and it is a great country. This video however, has some major rose tinted specs about society here.

[@naugiavrilio]

Well... one thing for sure, it's not Indonesia's Liga (u know, too brutal there)

[@whyareyourunning1940]

Except Kashima Antlers captain, bro rolls up his shorts to his butt, and challenges an opponent player for 1 v 1 fight. Chad!

[@user-hx2um5yk1v]

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[@Daljit779]

Italy will be like "why she broke me".

[@sld1776]

It's not the poverty or the homicide rate in Latin America. It's the admiration of 'picardia', or winning at any cost.

[@ndjdkeidodh2osbdidhsbs]

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[@abdullhbakkari8704]

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[@crosscounty24]

That thumbnail looks painful

[@rolqvist]

I m from Malaysia 🤭 Not sure how it links to good proof.. But cultural wise, Maybe it is because.. Malaysian always give ways.. v prefer quiet rebellion n quiet aggressive.. But don’t like to c violent n not so much real aggressiveness.. N whenever v did something wrong in d public.. V feel like public enemy n also being condemn by society as public enemy.. It is a shame to our family n embarrassment to our circle of friends.. Therefore v try to be friendly n peaceful most of d time.. even though v don’t like d other person 😬

[@rockstarsouth3405]

I wonder if the world would be a much better place if everyone had the same selfless mentality as (post war) Japan.

[@paulemerick8661]

Italy still has 4 world cups under its belt. Japan 0. Doesn't matter if a country qualified in every World Cup since 1990 whatever year it was if that country can't go the full distance and actually win the World Cup, especially that many times. Eat that commentator. Mangia! Mangia!

[@duncanself5111]

I've always routed for Japanese players in European leagues and their national team, prehaps subconsciously this is why

[@wesleyenohmbaiyempacko3235]

i cannot agree wit these stats japan i agree wit da fairest country but when u add colombia and england at the top that makes me ask questions

[@dwkickoff]

@wesleyenohmbaiyempacko3235 Colombia are ranked 84th of 87

[@wesleyenohmbaiyempacko3235]

@@dwkickoff cool!

[@abdurahmanelhattab2271]

Çok guzel

[@valentinshort8910]

Romania is not the most aggressive football league in Europe. The refereeing is very soft especially when it comes to awarding penalties. And even one of the problems of the current players would be the lack of aggressiveness and another reason can be the low level of football that can as defenders when they try to deposit through a sliding entrance, because they are not very good at mimicking the leg instead of ball.

[@allschwil22]

Da es noch keiner geschrieben hat: "Bushido" 😂🤝🏼

[@akittahir4811]

تم❤

[@gudmundursteinar]

England is high on the list, likely, because of a professional attitude to football, especially among the referees. It's fun to see how the germas, who are around 67 ish iirc on the list don't like the comparison. That said, this makes me feel truly sorry for the Dutch, because they keep thinking that they are Germany's great Rival. Yes, of course Japan is on the top of the list. A well functioning rule following and uncorrupt collective society with a strong shame and honour culture.

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

Japan are indeed honourable on and off the field. I don't South Africa is that honourable compare to the Japanese.

[@mamumonkan]

"Clean ?!?!?!?!... that should be a subject handled by Switzerland ( not tackled by Germans :)

[@user-bh8gm4xr5e]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@muhammedmuhammed7810]

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[@user-ss1hg7db6u]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@bastianagi7778]

At least tell something about Malaysia

[@12thMandalorian]

everyone just casually forgetting Shoya Nakajima's red card after his 9 second debut for Antalyaspor 😂😂

[@dwkickoff]

@12thMandalorian Did you watch at 11:18?

[@pawandhami1291]

Want video in the womens world cup too..... and in some emerging nations like Nigeria, Colombia..... or in Australia............... #bias

[@akittahir4811]

تم

[@mathiastheoardi8621]

kalau vietnam itu emang bayar wasit pak

[@dwkickoff]

@mathiastheoardi8621 Enlighten us, Mathias:)

[@tomirazvan105]

I thing maybe you are confusing Fairness with sportsmanship?

[@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006]

Hey, my country the U.S. is the 14th best.

[@janekmundt579]

I haven’t watched the video but I’d say Japan. Don’t think I’ve seen a single crybaby or asshole from them

[@returo7297]

how aboot suicidal statistic? why rich happy ppl suicidal? thats contra, fair =99,99% conviction rate? any art of precision not suicidal? and japan hate WW2 so much, their history lesson been alter somuch too far too long from reality

[@carlosvg2286]

So respectable. However I couldn't live there

[@dwkickoff]

@carlosvg2286 You don't know, Carlos, you haven't tried:)

[@clubeyxander5132]

You probably could. Your reply itself shows two hints that you'll make it over here. Number one, you've shown respect to other peoples' culture. Number two, you've shown humbleness and modesty in saying you couldn't do it. These two attributes are maybe the only things you need to blend in in Japan. You don't necessarily have to become like us, you just show respect and we'll respect you back as you are. And don't worry about being humble or modest, we don't interpret that as someone being weak or unconfident as so many people in the world do. And if we find out you are really worried, lost or unconfident about something, we'll help you. But remember, the Japanese are shy people, and because foreigners will probably not be good at non-verbal communication, if you need help or company try asking for it. You don't need to say a whole bunch, just a simple "Hi!" and a few words would do. It's easier than you imagine. Love and respect from Japan.

[@JO_Artificial]

Eat this Italy is not so Japanese like.

[@jjj8317]

You know, if Germans spent kess time judging ithers their natkonal team wouldn't be soo crap. That introduction sound specifically rude towards south americans. I hope your national team keeps getting beat by non european countries for a few more years as you staff your national team with more non ethnic German and keep judging other non european countries.

[@user-ro6hw7wy5w]

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