Ahli and Egypt playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika conceded that he used to theatrically dive in the area in order to trick referees into awarding him undeserved penalty kicks. "It's wasn't really clever, it was simply cheating and for that I apologize," the Ahli talisman told Al-Hayat TV. "But I no longer theatrically dive. "Anyone can make mistakes, but what matters most is to admit being at fault and apologize for what you have done." The 31-year-old star has always been accused of crudely deceiving referees and winning a good number of dubious spot kicks. For this reason, some pundits came down hard on Abou-Treika, especially that he's renowned for his religious commitment and exemplary ethics.