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The panel of commentators, including Mauro, Arnaldo, Juca, Trajano, and Danilo, has expressed differing views on the appropriateness of stepping on the ball. The main crux of the debate hinges on whether such actions are in line with the spirit of the game or merely exhibitions meant to provoke opponents.
Mauro initially stated that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has reiterated an existing rule from CONMEBOL that prohibits players from "stepping on the ball" to maintain the flow of play. He emphasized that this is not a new rule but rather a reinforcement of an already established guideline.