Goal Celebration

The removal of the jersey

Law 12 - Decision 6

• A player who removes his jersey when celebrating a goal must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.*

• The removal of the jersey after a goal has been scored is unnecessary and players must avoid such excessive displays of celebration.

• The removal of a jersey is defined as removing the jersey over the head or covering the head with the jersey. (Q&A and Additional Instructions for Referees., Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials)

• *Approved by IFAB (02/28/2004), effective from 1 July 2004.

Law 12 - Decision 6

Yellow card

Law 12 - Decision 6

Yellow card

Law 12 - Decision 6

yellow card

Law 12 - Decision 6

Yellow card for both players

X

Law 12 - Decision 6

No yellow card

Law 12 - Decision 6

• The restriction applies to ANY player celebrating a goal, not just the player who scored the goal.

• The restriction applies even if other clothing is being worn under the jersey.

• The caution is MANDATORY if the jersey is removed, but any action less than removal may also be cautioned if, in the opinion of the referee, the restart of play is being excessively delayed.

Law 12 - Decision 6

Quick Quiz time!

Should this player be cautioned?

YES!