Leeds star Jaidon Anthony honors late mother with goal celebration, causing controversy with yellow card issued by referee

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Jaidon Anthony, a Bournemouth loanee, recently paid tribute to his late mother Donna after scoring a goal in the FA Cup. The emotional moment brought together fans and teammates to support the grieving winger.

Anthony’s Emotional Tribute

After losing his mother Donna last week, Jaidon Anthony returned to the starting line-up for Leeds and scored the opener against Plymouth in their FA Cup fourth round tie. In a touching tribute, he removed his jersey to reveal a t-shirt that read, “Rest in perfect peace mum,” honoring his late mother.

Controversial Booking

Despite the emotional circumstances, referee Lewis Smith upheld the rules and booked Anthony for removing his jersey. This decision sparked outrage among fans who took to social media to express their disbelief at the yellow card.

Support from Teammates

Anthony’s Bournemouth teammate, Dominic Solanke, also paid tribute to the 24-year-old’s mother with a t-shirt when he scored for the Cherries against Swansea. Similar to Anthony, Solanke was also shown a yellow card for his tribute, showing support and solidarity for his teammate during a difficult time.