LONDON — Crystal Palace’s captain, Marc Guehi, will not face any disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) despite breaching its regulations for a second time by displaying a religious message on his uniform. This incident occurred during a Premier League campaign dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

During a match against Newcastle last Saturday, Guehi wore a rainbow armband featuring the words “I love Jesus,” substituted with a heart symbol for the word “love.” This action was against FA Rule A4, which prohibits any religious messages on clothing, footwear, or other equipment.

In the subsequent match against Ipswich on Tuesday, Guehi again donned the rainbow armband, this time bearing the message “Jesus loves you,” employing the heart symbol instead of the word “loves.” The FA has once more refrained from taking action but has reiterated the importance of adhering to kit regulations to Crystal Palace.

Last weekend, all 20 Premier League clubs received rainbow-colored captain armbands to wear during matches as part of the ongoing Rainbow Laces campaign, in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall. This campaign has been established since 2013, emphasizing inclusivity in soccer.

Ipswich’s captain, Sam Morsy, was the only one in action who chose not to wear the rainbow armband during matches against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. Ipswich confirmed that Morsy made this decision based on his religious beliefs as a practicing Muslim.

In a related development, Manchester United reportedly reconsidered plans for its players to don training tops in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of their Premier League match against Everton this Sunday. This decision came after defender Noussair Mazraoui declined to participate due to his Muslim faith.

Following Mazraoui’s stance, Manchester United decided that no players would wear the jackets for the game. The club stated, “Manchester United welcomes fans from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, and we are strongly committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion.” They highlighted their ongoing support for various initiatives, including the Rainbow Devils supporters’ group.

The club acknowledged that players are entitled to their individual beliefs, especially concerning their faith, which may differ from the organization’s standpoint. United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, did wear the rainbow armband during the match.