Doubt is no longer allowed. Marc Guéhi opposes the spirit of the rainbow armband and the Premier League’s initiative in support of the LGBTQ + community. Three days after the “I Love Jesus”, the English international from Crystal Palace (22 caps) did it again this Tuesday, during the success against Ipswich (0-1) in the FA Cup, this time writing the words “Jesus loves you” on the piece of fabric. A message repeated immediately on his Instagram account.
English Football Association regulations prohibit any religious messages on a football pitch. But the FA decided not to fine the 24-year-old captain following Crystal Palace – Newcastle. Only a call to order, as revealed by ESPN. To see if she will decide differently this time regarding the gesture of the finalist of the last Euro.
This “Rainbow Laces” campaign was also boycotted by Egyptian international Sam Morsy last weekend. The latter was not sanctioned either, neither by the authorities, nor by his club, which says “to respect the religious convictions of everyone. »
