Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo could face action from the English FA after removing his shirt to reveal a religious message during his side’s win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The Netherlands international fired past Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the 34th minute and… pic.twitter.com/Mqxmjm60gE
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Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo could face action from the English FA after removing his shirt to reveal a religious message during his side’s win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
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.