Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi could face an FA charge after writing a message on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband.
According to ESPN, Guehi could face a punishment from the FA after writing 'I love Jesus' on his armband for Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United last weekend.
The armbands featured the branding of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community and were issued to every Premier League club ahead of last weekend's fixtures.
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Per the report, The Laws of the Game allow 'initiative slogans/emblems promoting the game of football, respect and integrity', such as Rainbow Laces, but forbid 'political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images'.
Law 4 also says that 'for any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA'.
Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy was the only captain in the Premier League to refuse to wear the armband, citing religious beliefs.
The club defended Morsy's decision to not wear a rainbow armband during their 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
"Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to being a fully inclusive club that welcomes everyone," an Ipswich statement said. "At the same time, we respect the decision of our captain Sam Morsy, who has chosen not to wear the rainbow captain's armband due to his religious beliefs.
"We will continue to grow an environment where all are valued and respected, both on and off the pitch."
Top flight clubs will continue to show its support for the campaign at fixtures this season until December 5.
As it happens, Ipswich resume their league campaign at home to Palace.
SPORTbible has reached out to the FA for comment.
Topics: Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, Premier League, Football
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