FA won't punish Mustafi over goal celebration

Published on: 03 September 2018

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The FA has opted not to take action against Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi over his goal celebration in a 3-2 victory against Cardiff on Sunday.

Mustafi ran toward Granit Xhaka and crossed his arms over his chest with his hands intertwined in a gesture that resembles the double-headed eagle on Albania's flag after he opened the scoring with a powerful header against Cardiff.

The gesture was also performed by Xhaka and his Switzerland teammate Xherdan Shaqiri -- who like Mustafi are of Albanian descent -- at the World Cup in Russia this summer.

Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal. David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Xhaka, who delivered the corner for Mustafi's goal, was by FIFA for the celebration, which was seen as a political gesture by football's world governing body.

However, the FA opted against opening a disciplinary case, meaning Mustafi will not face any punishment.

Source: espn.co.uk

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