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Topics: Football, Premier League, Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town
Luke Davies
Topics: Football, Premier League, Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town
Marc Guehi has once again been pictured wearing a message on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband.
Guehi, 24, came under fire for his decision during Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
The England international also wore a rainbow armband with the message “I love Jesus” during the Eagles’ match against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday.
Premier League captains were asked to wear the armbands in games between November 29 to December 5 in support of the Rainbow Laces campaign, which aims for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport in partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.
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The FA chose to remind Palace and Guehi of the rules but did not issue any form of punishment or disciplinary proceedings with 'formal reminder' being used instead of further action according to Sky.
However, tonight's opposition skipper Sam Morsy, 33, did not wear a multi-coloured armband during the Tractor Boys’ match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Again, he chose not to wear the Rainbow armband during Tuesday’s clash with Palace.
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On Monday, a spokesperson from Ipswich told The Mirror: "Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to being a fully inclusive club that welcomes everyone. We proudly support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign and stand with the LGBTQ+ community in promoting equality and acceptance.
"During this year’s campaign, members of the club’s men’s and women’s first-teams visited our Foundation’s weekly LGBTQ+ football session, while the club also made a joint pledge of solidarity and inclusivity alongside Nottingham Forest ahead of Saturday’s game.
"A range of further initiatives are planned around Tuesday’s home game with Crystal Palace including a takeover of the stadium's big screen in the moments prior to kick-off.
"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."
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The league has not made it compulsory for captains to wear the armband and instead have allowed them a choice.