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Luis Suarez and the bite - World Cup Sports Psychology comment

It is a shame that on big occasions, when things aren't going your way, some will not manage the emotions of frustration or anger and lash-out. When they don't get a corrective response straight away - like being pulled off the pitch and then sanctioned - fans, including children, learn that this is probably okay.

The behaviour today of role models such as Luis Suarez will be reflected on football pitches, school playgrounds and streets tomorrow.

Anger management can help, but does Suarez want to change? If not, there will be no change in behaviour.

Why does anger happen for top players such as Luis Suarez?
Because the setting is important to them, their performance is key to the outcome and they perceive that they are heading towards and undesirable outcome. That within an individual with poor self control creates a dynamite situation.

For me, this echos the Zinedine Zidane situation in the previous World Cup final.

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