Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi has learnt his fate after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow captain’s armband for Saturday’s 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United, as per ESPN.
The armbands, featuring the branding of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community, were all given to the 20 Premier League skippers to wear in the last round of fixtures.
The Laws of the Game forbid “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.”
“Initiative slogans/emblems promoting the game of football, respect and integrity,” such as through Rainbow Laces are allowed.
Law 4 states: “For any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.”
It has since been confirmed by Martyn Ziegler of The Times that the Football Association will not charge Marc Guehi for the message on his rainbow armband.
They will remind him though that religious messages are prohibited.
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