Why do players get booked for taking their shirt off? Amad Diallo punished for ‘excessive’ celebration after last-gasp winner

When players celebrate by taking off their shirts, everyone knows what’s coming next as the referee waits with a yellow card in hand. 

Amad Diallo became the latest player to be cautioned for taking his shirt off, scoring a last-gasp winner against Liverpool before being sent off moments later for his celebration. 

The Manchester United winger netted in the final minute of extra time to book the Red Devils’ place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-finals. 

However, moments after delirium at Old Trafford, Diallo was sent straight down the tunnel after being shown his second yellow card of the game for his celebration. 

It has led to some questions over whether the rules on cautions for celebrating are fair and should be enforced…

Why do players get booked for taking their shirt off? 

Players are shown a yellow card for taking their shirts off due to it being considered an ‘excessive’ celebration. 

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Law 12 in the IFAB Laws of the Game discusses Fouls and Misconduct with the section stating:

“Players can celebrate when a goal is scored, but the celebration must not be excessive; choreographed celebrations are not encouraged and must not cause excessive time-wasting.

“Leaving the field of play to celebrate a goal is not a cautionable offence but players should return as soon as possible.

“A player must be cautioned, even if the goal is disallowed, for:

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