Players in English football found to have deceived match officials through acts such as diving will receive a ban, the governing body has confirmed
The Football Association (FA) will have the power to retrospectively punish players for simulation from next season.
Following a ruling by the FA Council, a new offence - 'Successful Deception of a Match Official' - will come into force from the 2017-18 campaign, the governing body confirmed in a statement.
A panel of one ex-match official, one former manager and one ex-player will review footage and advise whether an offence has been committed.