Yasin Ayari and Declan Rice refrain from celebrating goals against homelands
Swedish footballer Yasin Ayari and Declan Rice of England both refrained from celebrating goals against Tunisia and the Republic of Ireland, respectively. The trend of players not celebrating against their homeland has historical roots, with examples dating back to Mesut Özil and Lukas Podolski. This behavior reflects personal connections to opposing nations on international stages.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 10:40 UTC
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