15:15pm, September 2nd, 2018

The German defender, born in Germany to an Albanian family from Macedonia, celebrated his 11th-minute goal by locking his open hands together at the thumbs and ‘flapping’ his fingers

Shkodran Mustafi celebrates his goal against Cardiff

Shkodran Mustafi celebrates his goal against Cardiff 

Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi could face punishment for his celebration after scoring in Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Cardiff.

The German defender, born in Germany to an Albanian family from Macedonia, celebrated his 11th-minute goal by locking his open hands together at the thumbs and ‘flapping’ his fingers.

The gesture resembles – and is understood to be a reference to – the double-headed eagle on Albania’s national flag.

Under the Football Association’s regulations concerning political statements in the game, Mustafi could now face punishment if his celebration is deemed to have been a display of political symbolism.

Source:www.independent.co.uk