Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace captain says rainbow armband message one of ‘truth and inclusivity’

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Marc Guehi Crystal Palace captain says rainbow armband message one of truth and inclusivity

The rainbow armbands are being worn as part of the Premier League's LGBTQ+ inclusion initiative in collaboration with charity Stonewall. Team captains are encouraged to wear one, but are not required to do so.

“To be honest, the message was just a message of truth, love and inclusivity,” Guehi said in an interview, which you can hear in full on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport on Saturday – ahead of Crystal Palace's commentary against Manchester City.

“I don’t think the message was harmful in any way – that’s all I can say about it, to be honest.”

“I believe 100% in the words I wrote, even what I just said – it is a message of truth and love, and I hope people can understand that my faith is my faith is, and I will stand by it for the rest of my life.

FA rules prohibit “appearing or incorporating any clothing, football boots or other equipment containing a religious message”.

BBC Sport has been told the FA will not be taking any formal action against Guehi or Palace, but has again reminded the club of the rules surrounding messaging on shirts.

Ipswich captain Sam Morsy did not wear a rainbow armband in Saturday's Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest or in Tuesday's loss to Guehi's Palace.

The club said its decision was based on its “religious beliefs.”

Manchester United also abandoned plans to wear a jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Sunday's win against Everton because a player refused to wear it.

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