The funniest dive ever? Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella vs Empoli

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella has officially changed the game when it comes to trying to win a penalty.

In the modern era, the sight of players dangling out a leg to try and initiate contact inside the box from an opponent has sadly become commonplace.

But doing a full front flip to try and con the referee into awarding a penalty? You’d think that’s a bit too far, although not when it comes to Barella.

During Inter’s crucial home match against Empoli in Serie A on Friday evening, the Italy international exaggerated minimal contact from an opposing defender in truly spectacular fashion.

To be fair to Barella, he executed the flip pretty darn well…

STO STARNAZZANDO pic.twitter.com/WNmHbkpFJ1

No one:….. Barella: I'm parkour give me a penalty. pic.twitter.com/8Pxn7LrUiy

#Barella from #InterMilan doing everything he can to get a penalty. Absolutely embarrassing to see