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Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is set to be reminded of the Football Association's rules after his goal celebration in their 5-1 win over Tottenham.

The 25-year-old scored the Reds' third of the afternoon at Anfield as they sealed the Premier League title.

Upon scoring, the Netherlands international took off his shirt to reveal a vest that bore the message 'I belong to Jesus'. He also displayed it at full-time amid the jubilant title-winning scenes.

The vest's message and its font resembled that of AC Milan legend Kaka when he celebrated the Italian giant's triumph over Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final.

Gakpo was booked for removing his jersey and will now be warned by the FA too.

As per the International Football Association Board (IFAB) laws of the game - which the FA follows - one rule states: 'Equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.

'Players must not reveal undergarments that show political, religious, personal slogans, statements or images, or advertising other than the manufacturer's logo.

'For any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.'

The warning comes five months after Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi faced no formal action from the Football Association despite wearing an adapted rainbow armband for the second time.

The player and the club had been reminded of FA kit regulations after he wore an armband saying 'I love Jesus' against Newcastle on November 30.

He then wore one stating 'Jesus loves you' against Ipswich on Tuesday night, but the FA will still not take action on December 3.

The club and the player were again reminded of kit regulations, which state that the appearance on, or incorporation in, any item of clothing, football boots or other equipment, of any religious message is prohibited under Rule A4.

Captains had been wearing rainbow armbands in those two rounds of Premier League matches as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign, which offers to the LGBTQ+ community in football and beyond.

The Portman Road clash was also notable for the decision of Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy to refuse to wear the rainbow armband altogether - who had done the same the previous weekend too.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14660995/amp/Cody-Gakpo-Liverpool-FA-warning-religious-vest.html

Controversial,
but if they allow Rainbow Armbands advocating LGBT rights, then this should probably be ignored.
Any further escalation will only lead to more publicity Evangelism.

Rules are rules. Respect them.

Not like Nigeria, where everything goes and emotion grows.

goodnessme1:
But a Muslim can hit his head for ground when celebrating?

Yes, dear. A Christian can clap his hands and dance to worship God too, in celebration. Or point to heaven.

Wearing LGBTQ armband is a socio-political messaging too...it should be stopped first.

goodnessme1:
But a Muslim can hit his head for ground when celebrating?

A Christian can also do a sign of Christ by touching his forehead, shoulder and chest.

Jn EPL gestures aee allowed. But WORDS ON SHIRTS AREN'T.

U can kneel
Make a sign of the cross
Kiss d ground
Place ur head on the ground

Etc. and then the mofos still allowed LBGTQ shits to fly everywhere. The world is decaying.

Wokeness.

Less than 20% of the world's population are LGBTQIA+ but they shove it down our throats, desecrating the captain's armband and all manner of rainbow apparels.

Over 30% of the world are Christians but they have a major issue with an "I belong to Jesus" inscription.

Do the crime and do the time. No biggie.

Rules are rules.
Religions have become so hypocritical and political weapons lately

The crazy thing about LGBT is that they want everybody to accept their rules
But they themselves don't want to accept our own rules.

If that is not mental illness
I din't know whatelse to call it

We will continue to preach Christ regardless

haybhi1:
Rules are rules. Respect them.

Foolish rules that respect LGBT.

Noted.

haybhi1:
Rules are rules. Respect them.

But he's free to display gay and LGBTQ madness insignia?

Atheist and those that wait on the dramatic moon reveal for their big celebrations have over run this thread.

I and my entire family Belong to Jesus and the dude wasn't wrong at all since he didn't make the statement "you" which is provoking or outrightly saying "accept Jesus."

If gayish hand bands should be allowed, this should also be allowed.

This will cause deeper issues if tackled. Gay armbands are nothing while this is something? Not balanced.

PS: I too belong to JESUS.

If someone say I belong to Donald Trump is now an offense? Jesus is a name not a religion. The devil is just jealous

Same people will still force you or gaslight you to wear rainbow armband in solidarity with LGB.TQ.

But will not be punished if it was displaying LGBTQ Satan is indeed the ruler of the world

But to wear gay armband is permitted.

lol same people that'll pause football for Muslims to break fast 😂😂
Christians are so timid to my liking.

Eyahh, but he can wear the one of gay

I belong to Jesus. Jesus power SUPERPOWER!!!

Nothing una wan do Gakpo.

I am so proud of that guy.

He has chosen his path. and a good one for that matter

i knew it