Okay, so I saw this thing online about the “Calma” celebration in soccer and whether it’s banned or not. I got curious, so I decided to do some digging and see what’s up.
My Little Investigation
First, I fired up Google – my usual go-to for these kinds of things. I typed in stuff like “is Calma celebration banned,” “Calma celebration rules,” and “football celebration penalties.” I scrolled through a bunch of articles, forum posts, and even some YouTube videos.
It was a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. Some places said it’s totally fine, others claimed it could get you in trouble, and a few were just people arguing about it. I felt like I was going in circles!
So, I decided to look at what the actual rule-makers say. I tried to find official statements from FIFA or other big football organizations, I did find the Laws of the Game,I went through it.
Putting the Pieces Together
After all this searching and reading, here’s what I figured out:
- There’s no specific rule that says “the Calma celebration is banned.” It’s not like it’s on a list of forbidden celebrations or anything.
- But, and this is a big “but,” referees can still give yellow cards for celebrations they think are excessive, provocative, or time-wasting.
- So, if a player does the Calma and it’s seen as disrespectful to the other team or the fans, or if it takes too long, the ref could totally book them.
- It really seems to depend on the situation and how the referee interprets it. There’s no clear-cut “yes” or “no” answer.
My Final Thoughts
I think the whole “Calma ban” thing is more of a gray area than a black-and-white rule. It’s all about context and how the referee sees it. A player might get away with it in one game, but get carded in another. It is all down to the ref in the match!
