March 18th 2024.
In a recent interview, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes expressed his frustration with the current rule that penalizes players for celebrating goals too enthusiastically. This comes after his teammate, Amad Diallo, was sent off for removing his shirt during the celebrations of his late winner against Liverpool.
Amad's goal sparked wild celebrations inside Old Trafford as Manchester United secured a spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of their arch-rivals. Despite being 17 points below Liverpool in the Premier League table, United showed their fighting spirit and denied the Reds a chance at a quadruple.
However, the hero of the match, Amad, was unable to fully enjoy the moment as he had already received a yellow card earlier in the game for blocking a quick free-kick. This was followed by a second yellow for removing his shirt during the celebrations, leading to his dismissal from the game.
In response to this, Fernandes stated that the rules around goal celebrations should be more lenient, especially for young players like Amad. He believes that celebrating a goal is an important part of the game and should be allowed as long as it is done with respect towards other teams.
Amad himself expressed his disappointment with the red card, stating that he had forgotten about his first yellow when he removed his shirt in the heat of the moment. He also thanked his teammates and the fans for their support throughout the game.
The 21-year-old, who joined Manchester United from Atalanta in 2021, scored his second goal for the club and described it as a dream come true. He hopes to continue this form and gain more confidence in his abilities.
This incident also brings attention to FIFA's rule 3, which allows players to celebrate a goal but cautions them for excessive celebrations that cause time-wasting or pose safety and security risks. This includes climbing onto the perimeter fence, acting in a provocative manner, covering the face with a mask, or removing one's shirt.
Amad's goal was not only significant for the team, but it was also a special moment for him personally as he wanted to return the favor to his teammate Alejandro Garnacho, who assisted him with the goal. He described it as a dream to score the winning goal for Manchester United.
After knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup, Manchester United were drawn against Championship side Coventry City in the semi-finals. While United will be the favorites to progress to the final, Fernandes warned against underestimating their opponents, who have shown their quality by knocking out Premier League side Wolves in the previous round.
He also revealed that he occasionally watches Championship games with his chef, who is a Sunderland fan, and is aware of the physicality and quality of teams in the league. United will need to maintain their fighting spirit and combine it with their quality to secure a spot in the final.
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