Quoted from Nightstick:giant toy that flops every time it gets even nicked by a pinball. You know like real soccer players. They get touched, fall down and then cry.
You're looking at it the wrong way . The players are not just athletes but they are also actors preforming for your entertainment. The very best actors are rewarded .The penalty kick is like the oscar of soccer, If a player earns one of those with their acting they can charge more for their next gig.