The FA decides not to punish Marc Guéhi for "I Love Jesus" inscription on captain's armband
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
England national team center-back and Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi found himself at the center of attention from the Football Association (FA) due to an inscription on his captain’s armband.
The player faced potential sanctions for writing a religious message, "I Love Jesus," on the rainbow armband, a symbol of support for the LGBTQ+ movement. Guéhi risked a financial penalty.
Details: According to The Times, Guéhi has avoided punishment for this act. The FA stated that they would send a letter to Crystal Palace and the player, reminding them that religious messages are prohibited.
Reminder: It’s worth noting that Sam Morsy, an Egyptian player and Ipswich Town captain, was the only captain among all 20 Premier League teams to refuse to wear the rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community during a recent league match.