Why was Richarlison banned for his goal celebration?

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Richarlison Banned for Improper Conduct During Goal Celebration

Richarlison has received a one-match ban and a £25,000 fine for improper conduct during a goal celebration while playing for Everton last season. The incident occurred on May 1, 2022, during Everton's 1-0 victory against Chelsea at Goodison Park. The Brazilian forward scored the decisive goal in the 46th minute and subsequently picked up a smoke flare that had been thrown onto the pitch by a spectator. He then launched the flare into the stands.
Improper Conduct Charge and Admission

Following the match, the Football Association (FA) charged Richarlison with improper conduct. The charge was based on his actions of picking up and throwing the smoke flare. Richarlison, who has since completed a £60 million move to Tottenham Hotspur, admitted to the improper conduct when formally charged by the FA on June 1.
Sanction Imposed by Regulatory Commission

An independent regulatory commission convened to hear the case. The commission announced today that Richarlison would be suspended for one match and fined £25,000. This sanction means the forward will miss the opening fixture of the upcoming Premier League season for his new club, Tottenham. The FA confirmed that the breach related to FA Rule E3.

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