Was there ever a time when faking injuries like a toddler wasn't an integral, unpunished part of the game? I like watching the WC because soccer is interesting

Was there ever a time when faking injuries like a toddler wasn't an integral, unpunished part of the game? I like watching the WC because soccer is interesting enough to see once per Olympiad on the world stage. The final today had some amazing shows of talent and teamwork, but it is primally revolting to me to watch grown men writhe in faux agony with one eye on the ref, when their opponent's foot whiffed some air past their shin.