Tuesday, December 03, 2024 - Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi is set to be issued a formal reminder by the FA after writing 'I love Jesus' on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband.
The defender wrote a three-word statement on his armband
during Palace's 1-1 draw at home against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon.
FA rules allow a number of 'initiative slogans/emblems',
such as Rainbow Laces, but forbid 'political, religious or personal slogans,
statements or images.'
Another law states that captains 'must wear an armband which
is simple and conforms to the requirements of Law 4 relating to slogans,
statements, images and advertising.'
Mail Sport understands that Guehi and Crystal Palace will be
reminded of the FA's kit and advertising regulations.
Guehi is a devout Christian and previously spoke on how his
faith still plays a major role in his football career.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: 'I've grown up
loving God and when I have had the chance I still go to church with my family,
and my faith is definitely a big part of my life.
'Faith is everything that I'm involved with, really; even in
football, where I'm trying to be a role model and show God's graciousness and
God's glory through my life.'
Guehi comes from a religious household, with his father,
John, being a church minister.
On Monday, a report claimed that Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy refused to wear a rainbow armband during his side's 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest for religious reasons.
According to The Mirror, the newly-promoted side
confirmed that the 33-year-old, who is a practicing Muslim, refused to partake
in the initiative due to his faith. The club were nevertheless keen to stress
their commitment to LGBT+ inclusion.
In a statement, a spokesperson insisted that the
club 'proudly supports' the campaign.
'Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to being a fully
inclusive club that welcomes everyone. We proudly support the Premier
League's Rainbow Laces campaign and stand with the LGBTQ+ community in
promoting equality and acceptance,' the spokesperson said.
'During this year's campaign, members of the club's men's
and women's first-teams visited our Foundation's weekly LGBTQ+ football
session, while the club also made a joint pledge of solidarity and inclusivity
alongside Nottingham Forest ahead of Saturday's game.
'A range of further initiatives are planned around Tuesday's
home game with Crystal Palace, including a takeover of the stadium's big screen
in the moments prior to kick-off.
'At the same time, we respect the decision of our captain
Sam Morsy, who has chosen not to wear the rainbow captain's armband, due to his
religious beliefs. We will continue to grow an environment where all are valued
and respected, both on and off the pitch.'
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