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Crystal Palace & England star Marc Guehi to receive FA rules reminder for writing three-word message on rainbow armband in Newcastle draw

<p>The armbands were distributed as part of the Premier League’s support for Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign, an initiative promoting inclusivity and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community. According to Law 4 of the game, players can wear emblems or slogans promoting football-related causes, such as Rainbow Laces. However, political, religious, or personal messages are explicitly forbidden, with violations potentially leading to sanctions by competition organizers, national associations, or FIFA itself.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It was initially reported by <a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/42750422/marc-guehi-face-fa-charge-love-jesus-armband" target="_blank"><em>ESPN</em></a><em> </em>that<em> </em>Guehi could face an FA charge for writing "I love Jesus" on his armband. The FA recently revised its guidelines, clarifying that captain’s armbands must adhere to strict rules regarding slogans, statements, and advertising. The inclusion of a personal religious message on an armband dedicated to LGBTQ+ issues could be perceived as a more serious breach. However, as per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/fa-will-remind-crystal-palace-player-marc-guehi-of-rules-over-religious-messaging-after-he-played-with-i-love-jesus-armband-13265907?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter" target="_blank"><em>Sky News</em></a>, the FA has decided to send Guehi a reminder of their rules instead of dishing out any formal punishment to the defender.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Meanwhile, Ipswich Town captain <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ipswich-captain-sam-morsy-rainbow-armband-nottingham-forest-lgbtq/blta526ec56eb23afab#cs5660bc6cba6de13d" target="_blank">Sam Morsy opted not to wear the rainbow armband</a> as he is a practising Muslim. Instead, he wore the standard black captain’s band in Ipswich's defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. However, the Tractor Boys are now gearing up for their dedicated Rainbow Laces match, scheduled against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. The club has prepared several activities to amplify the campaign's message of inclusivity, including a pre-match stadium screen takeover featuring messages celebrating diversity in sports and society.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>As football continues to champion inclusivity through initiatives like Rainbow Laces, the balance between respecting individual beliefs and upholding shared values becomes increasingly crucial. <em>Sky News</em> claims that the FA will also contact Palace directly to remind the club of their current regulations regarding religious messaging on equipment.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Crystal Palace & England star Marc Guehi to receive FA rules reminder for writing three-word message on rainbow armband in Newcastle draw | Goal.com South Africa

The FA are set to contact Marc Guehi over the three-word message he wrote on his rainbow armband during Crystal Palace&apos;s draw with Newcastle.