Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi learned his fate when he boldly wrote 'I love Jesus' on the LGBTQ rainbow armband the league required him to wear.
Guehi unveiled the modified armband during last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle. LGBTQ Agenda armbands are required for team captains. However, the Football Association authorities immediately determined that the armband was in breach of rules against religious displays. GBN.
But this time, the FA said the player's message was in breach of rules banning “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images” from appearing on equipment. I decided to see it off.
The league's Rainbow Lace campaign, which promotes LGBTQ acceptance, runs through Dec. 5. The campaign is in collaboration with gay charity Stonewall.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “It's great to see so many football teams at all levels supporting our campaign to make sport safer and more inclusive for everyone. It's unbelievable.”
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy was also particular about armbands. Morsy chose not to wear one at all during his team's game against Nottingham Forest. The FA has already said it will not take any action in that case.
Ipswich Town issued a statement supporting Morsi, who is Muslim, but was also quick to point out that “everyone is welcome”.
Still, the club's fan group Rainbow Tractors expressed disappointment that Morsy would not wear the armband.
“Seeing a club supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion helps people feel safe and welcome on and off the pitch,” the group said.
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