Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo will face no disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after displaying a religious message during his goal celebration in the Reds’ 5\u20131 victory over Tottenham\u2014a result that sealed their 2024\/2025 Premier League title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 25-year-old Dutch international, who scored Liverpool\u2019s third goal, lifted his shirt to reveal an undershirt bearing the phrase \u201cI belong to Jesus,\u201d in a gesture reminiscent of Kak\u00e1\u2019s famous celebration during the 2007 UEFA Champions League final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spokesperson for the FA confirmed that while Gakpo has been reminded of Rule A4 of the regulations on equipment and advertising\u2014which prohibits religious, political, or personal slogans on clothing\u2014no further sanctions will be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FA\u2019s stance is consistent with Law 4 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, which states: \u201cEquipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images. Players must not reveal undergarments displaying political, religious or personal messages, or any advertising other than the manufacturer\u2019s logo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the law, any breach may result in sanctions imposed by the competition organizer, the national football association, or FIFA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This incident echoes a previous case in December 2024, when Crystal Palace captain Marc Gu\u00e9hi received two reminders from the FA after wearing an armband during the Premier League\u2019s Stonewall charity campaign that read \u201cI love Jesus\u201d and \u201cJesus loves you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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