The English FA will not punish Marc Guéhi for writing “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow armband after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, despite a prior warning.

The Football Association (FA) of England will once again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations, but no formal action will be taken after he wrote “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow-colored captain’s armband during a match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Guéhi, who played the full 90 minutes in Palace’s 1-0 victory, had already received a first warning earlier in the day before the Ipswich match. He had written “I love Jesus” on his armband during Palace’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday. On Tuesday, Guéhi was at risk of facing an FA charge for violating Rule A4 of the FA’s kit and advertising regulations, which prohibits religious messages or slogans on clothing. Last summer, the Laws of the Game were updated to specify that captains “must wear an armband which is simple and conforms to the requirements of Law 4 relating to slogans, statements, images, and advertising.” Rainbow-colored armbands, featuring the branding of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign supporting LGBTQ+ rights, were distributed to all 20 Premier League clubs ahead of last weekend’s games. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner downplayed Guéhi’s actions in his post-match interview on Tuesday. “Everyone now is about integration, no discrimination, and Marc as well,” Glasner said. “We spoke about it. He’s no child, he’s an adult, he has his opinion, and we respect it.” Given Guéhi’s Christian faith, his choice to write a religious message on an armband designed to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion could be seen as a provocative act. A Stonewall spokesperson told the BBC: “It has been incredible to see so many football teams at all levels support our campaign to make sport safer and more inclusive for all. When we see clubs show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion, it helps people feel safe and welcome both on and off the pitch. It is up to individuals to choose if and how they show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport.” Ipswich midfielder Sam Morsy, a practicing Muslim, was the only captain to refuse to wear the rainbow armband last weekend, opting instead for a standard black version during the Palace match. The FA views Morsy’s decision as a personal matter and does not consider it a violation of kit regulations.