Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi may face disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) after his actions during his team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle last weekend.
Premier League captains were required to wear rainbow-coloured armbands as part of an initiative promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Guehi, serving as Crystal Palace captain, complied by wearing the armband but added a personal message, writing “I love Jesus” on it.
The rainbow campaign, launched in 2013, encourages support for the LGBTQ+ community, with clubs displaying rainbow corner flags and players wearing rainbow-themed armbands and laces.
Guehi’s gesture, while subtle, has drawn attention, and the FA could consider it a breach of regulations surrounding the campaign.
Both Guehi and Newcastle’s captain, Bruno Guimarães, wore the rainbow armbands during the match, which ended in a draw. The FA has not yet announced whether any formal action will be taken against the 24-year-old defender