Rafael Leao narrowly avoided a yellow card for celebrating a goal: what happened.
Leao avoided punishment
According to The Sun: Rafael Leao can thank his teammate for avoiding a yellow card. He scored a penalty in the 86th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for AC Milan over Fiorentina. However, in a surge of emotions, he began to celebrate by taking off his shirt.
“I was going to take it off,” said Leao, but his teammate Matteo Gabbia realized what the player intended...
This victory was important for AC Milan, as the team is fighting for high positions in the championship. Leao, as one of the key players, demonstrated his skill at a crucial moment. Thanks to a fortunate coincidence, he managed to avoid a punishment that could have impacted the further course of the game.
Celebrating goals is always accompanied by emotions, and in this case, the support from teammates helped Leao avoid punishment. This event will undoubtedly add even more intrigue to the team's upcoming matches.
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