Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will reportedly face no formal action from the Football Association despite adding a Christian message to his rainbow armband in defiance of a warning regarding the display of religious messages.
According to The PUNCH, the player and the club had been reminded of FA kit regulations after Guehi wore an armband with the handwritten message “I love Jesus” during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
On Tuesday, the 24-year-old wore one stating “Jesus loves you” during Palace’s 1-0 win at Ipswich, but British media reported on Wednesday that the FA would still not take action.
The club and the England defender, who has previously spoken about his religious beliefs, were again reminded of kit regulations, which ban religious messages.
Captains have been wearing rainbow armbands in the past two rounds of Premier League matches as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign, which supports LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport.
The campaign, which the Premier League runs in partnership with charity Stonewall, will conclude with Thursday’s Premier League games.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner called for “calm” over the issue following his side’s win at Portman Road.
“Everyone now is about integration, no discrimination, and Marc as well. He has his opinion and we accept and respect every opinion,” he said.
