Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has called on the law makers to make a rule change for players receiving yellow cards after removing their shirts.

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Amad Diallo sent off for second yellowRemoved shirt after winner against LiverpoolFernandes calls for change in the rules GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

The Manchester United captain has asked for the rule change after Amad Diallo was handed a second yellow card for removing his shirt after scoring in the injury time of extra-time against Liverpool to hand the Red Devils a berth in the FA Cup semi-finals. Current rules state that if a player is to remove their shirt on the field before having been substituted off, the player shall receive a yellow card to their name.

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Talking to the media after the game, the Portuguese star said [via The Athletic]: "This moment has to be enjoyed and I think it’s one of the rules football has to change,” he added. You should be able to celebrate the goal, obviously with respect to other clubs, to enjoy your moment."

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The rule itself has been there for a long time and after the game Amad revealed during the frenzy in the 121st minute, he forgot that he had already been booked earlier by referee John Brooks. However, he also revealed that the goal and the feeling of the win made the sending-off feel less disappointing to him.

WHAT NEXT?

It is very unlikely at the moment that the standing rules regarding the booking of a player for removing his shirt will be changed any time soon. The rule also came under scrutiny in 2020 when Lionel Messi was shown a yellow card against Osasuna after revealing a tribute shirt to Diego Maradona after the Argentine legend's death earlier in the week.