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From
USSF (July 23, 2003)
In the recent Confederations Cup,
there were several occasions when
a player removed his jersey following
a goal by his team. Subsequently,
news reports have appeared indicating
that FIFA may issue an instruction
that such an action be treated as
misconduct.
This
has not occurred as yet and, until
such time as USSF receives new information,
all referees must continue to adhere
to the following guidance provided
in Memorandum 2002:
Referees
are reminded that they must take
action against goal celebrations
that incite, are provocative,
or take an excessive amount of
time.
Simply
removing the jersey in a momentary
emotional reaction to scoring a
goal should not be treated as
misconduct unless doing so excessively
delays the restart of play or is
performed in such a manner that,
in the opinion of the referee, it
taunts, provokes, or incites
opponents.
U.S.
Soccer will quickly bring to your
attention any change in this approach
if and when it is announced officially
by FIFA to the national associations.
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