Originally Posted by Trent Edison

Soccer supposes way less body contact than hockey. Rules prohibit checking or knocking the player down to get ball posession or scoring position.
Things like that happening every 10 seconds on ice rink, but will get you instant ejection or even suspension in soccer.
Thats why players often simulate injuries even after slight contact. Not because they are pussies, but because it can get your opponent booked or sent off. The rules are different, so there are more diving...