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  1. tosh

    tosh Well-Known Member

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    Here's why

    Fifa's rules state that:



    • While it is permissible for a player to demonstrate his joy when a goal has been scored, the celebration must not be excessive.
      Fifa directives also discourage the practice of choreographed celebrations when it results in excessive time-wasting and referees are instructed to intervene in such cases.

      Although it is not a cautionable offence in itself to leave the pitch to celebrate a goal, it is deemed essential that players return to the field as soon as possible.

      Interpretation is the name of the game, with referees expected to act in a "preventative mode" and to exercise "common-sense" in dealing with a goal celebration.

      Fifa rules state that a player must be cautioned when:

    • In the opinion of the referee, he makes gestures which are provocative derisory or inflammatory
    • He climbs on to a perimeter fence to celebrate a goal being scored
    • He removes his shirt over his head or covers his head with his shirt
     

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