Cody Gakpo is a forward for Liverpool and he recently landed himself in hot water because he did the thing you're definitely not allowed to do in England.
He publicly presented his faith in Jesus Christ.
His fatal flaw? He didn't wear a rainbow flag!
The Netherlands international fired past Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the 34th minute and took off his shirt in celebration, revealing a vest with the message, ‘I belong to Jesus' on the front.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) laws of the game — which the FA follows — prohibit player's equipment from containing 'any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.'
'The player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA,' IFAB adds.
Weak. Especially because the team regularly promotes political and religious imagery.
The rainbow laces campaign, an initiative run by the Premier League in partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to promote equality, diversity and LGBTQ+ acceptance, sees the league's captains wear a rainbow armband during matches, though this is not mandatory.
Honestly, I think I've found my favorite soccer player.
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