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Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi to face no formal action from FA over armband

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Marc Guehi will face no action over the adapted armband he wore in Crystal Palace’s match against Ipswich on Tuesday (PA)

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will face 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’ in Saturday’s match against Newcastle.

He then wore one stating ‘Jesus loves you’ against Ipswich on Tuesday night, but the PA news agency understands the FA will still not take action.

Close up of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi wearing the adapted rainbow armband against Ipswich
Close up of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi wearing the Rainbow Laces captain’s armband (PA)

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