My guy left it with beans.
English Premier League Soccer Star mark gehi He has broken his silence after being reported by a group for saying “I Love Jesus” on the LGBTQ rainbow captain's armband he was forced to wear during a recent game against Newcastle United. (Related: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi learns fate of 'I Love Jesus' message written on Premier League LGBTQ armband)
As soon as he took to the pitch, Guehi was reprimanded by the Football Association for creating a different version of the official LGBTQ armband, saying he had broken rules when it came to religious display.
The armband is part of a campaign by Premier League side Rainbow Lace in partnership with gay charity Stonewall to promote inclusion for LGBTQ people. that end Thursday.
Crystal Palace's England centre-back Marc Guehi wrote “I love Jesus” on his rainbow captain's armband during Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Newcastle United, ESPN reported. It was reported that he may be sued by the English Football Association (FA). pic.twitter.com/OQhDpK8P7Y
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 3, 2024
When the smoke cleared, the FA announced that Guehi would not be punished, but only given a warning.
And Guehi is, well, completely unapologetic about the whole thing.
“I think the message was pretty clear, to be honest,” Guehi told Sky Sports. “It was also a message of love and truth, and it was also a message of inclusivity, so I think that speaks for itself.”
“Honestly, I think the message was very clear. It's a message of love and truth, and it's also a message of inclusivity, so that speaks for itself.”
Mark Gehi explains his decision to write “I love Jesus” and “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow armband. pic.twitter.com/DcNpLgwNLs
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 4, 2024
Preach, brother!
