Hugo Ekitike‘s exuberant, late-game party has resulted in an immediate yellow card and subsequent suspension, impacting his availability for upcoming matches. The Paris Saint-Germain forward received the caution after removing his shirt following a goal scored on September 24, 2025, a violation of FIFA‘s rules regarding excessive celebration.
The seemingly spontaneous act of removing his jersey triggered an automatic booking under Law 12, which prohibits players from “removing the shirt or covering the head wiht the shirt.” This rule is enforced too maintain order and prevent excessive delays, and Ekitike’s infraction now leaves PSG perhaps short-handed as they navigate a busy fixture schedule. The length of the suspension will be resolute by league officials, but a standard yellow card accumulation penalty is expected to apply.
