Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct
Decisions of the International F.A. Board
 

Decision 6

Removing a jersey

  • A player who removes his jersey when celebrating a goal must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.
  • Removing a jersey after a goal has been scored is unnecessary and players must avoid such excessive displays of celebration.
  • Removing a jersey is defined as removing the jersey over the head or covering the head with the jersey.

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