×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Revealed: The truth behind the rule that stops players from celebrating a goal

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Don't believe the rumours - teams can't kick a game off if all their opponents are off the pitch celebrating.

When Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's equaliser against Spain eagle-eyed viewers noticed that not all of his teammates rushed over to celebrate with him, choosing instead to hold back on the pitch.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in