Marc Guéhi and his club, Crystal Palace, have been given a formal reminder of the Football Association’s rules after the defender wore a rainbow armband with ‘I love Jesus’ written on in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle. The 24-year-old has spoken in the past about his devout religious beliefs.
The appearance on, or incorporation in, any item of clothing, football boots or other equipment, of any religious message is prohibited under Rule A4 of the governing body’s regulations. The FA declined to comment on whether any repeat by Guehi could lead to a charge.
The armbands are being worn as part of the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which runs from 29 November to 5 December, to show support for people in the LGBTQ+ community across football and beyond.
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There will be no FA action in regard to the Ipswich captain, Sam Morsy. His club said on Monday that he chose not to wear the armband due to his religious beliefs. The FA is understood to deem that as a matter for Morsy and his club and would not amount to any breach of its regulations
