Why Do Footballers Get A Yellow Card For Taking Their Shirts Off? Football Team 2023 #Messi #Ronaldo

The act of removing one's shirt in celebration of a goal seems harmless enough, right? Wrong. In the world of football, this seemingly innocuous act can land a player in hot water with the referee, resulting in a dreaded yellow card. It may seem unfair - after all, who is the player harming by baring his chest to the world?

But in the eyes of the IFAB, the governing body that sets the rules of the game, taking your shirt off is a big no-no.. But here's the kicker: even if your goal is disallowed by VAR, pulling your jersey over your head can still get you in trouble with the ref. And here are the reasons for the yellow card.