FA Cup: Amad Diallo Outlines Inspiration for Goal Celebration During Win Over Liverpool

• Amad Diallo scored the goal that sent Manchester United to the FA Cup semis
• The Ivory Coast international took off his shirt in celebration and was sent off
• Diallo posted on social media and gave a hint at the inspiration for his actions

Amad Diallo is the name that is still very much trending among fans after the 21-year-old’s heroics for Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, March 17.

His goal - a strike in the 120th minute of extra time, sent the Red Devils through to the last four of the competition at the expense of Liverpool, against all odds.

Scott McTominay gave United the lead, but the Red Devils were pegged back just before half-time as Liverpool turned the game on its head with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah.

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Struggling winger, Antony, saved United from an exit in normal time as he struck a goal in the 87th minute to force the tie into extra time, where more drama ensued.

Marcus Rashford’s effort cancelled out Harvey Elliott's extra-time goal, and the game looked destined for a penalty shootout until United caught Liverpool on the break.

Alejandro Garnacho fed a pass through to Diallo, and the 21-year-old slotted home from a slim angle to send Old Trafford into a frenzy.

Diallo’s subtle social media message

The game had a bittersweet ending for Man United as their hero was sent off moments after scoring the crucial goal.

Referee, John Brooks, was left with little choice as he issued a second yellow card to Diallo, who had taken his shirt off to celebrate.

The winger apologised for being sent off but seemed at ease with his post on TikTok hours after the game.

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In his post, the Ivorian shared a photo of himself holding up his shirt after scoring the winner against Liverpool while the next slide was a similar photo of Lionel Messi performing the same celebration.

Messi famously held up his shirt after scoring for Barcelona against Real Madrid, in one of the most iconic moments in La Liga history on April 17, 2017, as cited by One Football.

The Argentine superstar scored in stoppage time as the Catalans claimed a 3-2 win over their arch-rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Why Diallo took off his shirt despite yellow card

Sports Brief also reported on the explaination why Diallo took off his shirt despite the risk of getting sent off.

In a hilarious post-match interview, the young winger claimed he forgot he had been booked earlier in the game.

Per the IFAB's Laws on Fouls and Misconduct, a player removing their shirt is seen as 'excessive and provocative'.