Raul Jimenez: How the Fulham striker thrives from a stuttering penalty shootout style

Although this technique has no name in English, Portuguese-speaking countries call it “paradina”. This translates as a ‘simple stop’ and Brazilian striker Neymar attempted to use it from a free kick. , external

It also cleverly bypasses FIFA rules that prohibit a complete stoppage at the end of a round.

This approach is a legal variation because fainting and stuttering occur during the preparation period rather than at the point of contact.

Dale Johnson, BBC Sport’s football correspondent, said: “The act of feinting in the lead-up to a penalty kick became famous during Pele’s time as a player.

“Football regulators banned it for a short period, but in the mid-1980s that was reversed and we are where we are today.

“A player is permitted to stop or duck during the lead-up to the ball as he pleases – as long as he does not do so immediately before the ball is kicked.

“It is controversial because it gives the attacker another advantage, but it is perfectly legal under the law

He added: “The only time the VAR ordered a reconsideration due to foul play was in February 2018, when Tottenham beat Rochdale in the FA Cup fifth-round replay, and Son Heung-min was also booked.”

In 2010, FIFA described Paradena’s penalty as “unsporting” and changed the laws surrounding it, but many still seem unsure as to what is allowed or not in this case.

Silva added: “This is up to the referees to talk about. I don’t want to say it is allowed or not allowed.”

“When it’s the last minute he goes to the ball, he doesn’t stop, and even then he’s allowed to do what he does.

“He doesn’t stop completely. He doesn’t make mistakes and I understand why people complain so much.”