Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi has escaped an English FA charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
The armbands are being worn as part of Premier League clubs showing their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport by taking part in charity Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign between 29 November and 5 December.
Rule A4 of the FA’s kit and advertising regulations prohibit the “appearance on, or incorporation in, any item of clothing, football boots or other equipment of any religious message”.
Should any player or captain fall foul of the laws, ‘the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.’
According to reports, the Football Association (FA) could have charged the Palace captain but has chosen to remind him and Crystal Palace about their responsibilities and will not face any formal action, which could have resulted in a suspension or fine.
