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Liverpool star could face FA punishment after celebration in Premier League title win - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scored his 17th goal of the 2024/25 season and celebrated by revealing a vest reading "I belong to Jesus" during their 5-1 Premier League title-clinching win over Tottenham on April 28, 2025 at Anfield.
The celebration led to a yellow card for Gakpo as removing a shirt during play automatically warrants a booking, while the religious message on his vest may breach FA and IFAB rules prohibiting political or religious statements on equipment.
Similar past cases like Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi wearing "I love Jesus" on a captain's armband drew FA reminders without formal punishment, highlighting uncertainty over strict enforcement regarding religious messages.
FA Law 4 forbids players from showing political, religious, or personal slogans, with sanctions possible against both the player and club, but the exact nature of any potential punishment for Gakpo remains unspecified.
Gakpo's celebration raises questions about how the FA applies rules on religious displays during goal celebrations, suggesting that authorities might balance enforcement with context in forthcoming decisions.

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