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Football authorities impose LGBT agenda

The Light

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Issue 53 - January 2025

Players being pressured to back controversial rainbow lobby

- by PAUL BENNETT

Football authorities impose LGBT agenda

ENGLISH international footballer Marc Guehi was recently reprimanded by the Football Association (FA) for writing 'I love Jesus' on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband during a match against Newcastle United.

Despite the dressing down by the FA, which was formed in the London Freemasons' Tavern in 1863, the captain of Premier League team Crystal Palace bravely doubled down by writing 'Jesus loves you' on his armband in a second match against Ipswich Town.

Defending his love for Jesus Christ, English defender Guehi told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was just a message of truth and love and inclusivity. I don't think the message was harmful in any way - that's all I can say really about that to be honest.

"I believe 100 per cent in the words I wrote, even what I've just said now - it's a message of truth and love, and I hope people can understand that my faith is my faith, and I'll stand by it for the rest of my life."

The intrusive FA rainbow initiative, in collaboration with controversial LGBT charity Stonewall, is part of a 'Rainbow Laces Campaign' in the English football top flight, which expects captains from each team to adorn their jersey with the rainbow colours. The campaign, which has been going on for 11 years, calls on all clubs in the Premier League to adorn pitch flags, stadiums and jerseys with LGBT messaging.

Guehi, a devout Christian, has proudly spoken about the importance of faith in his life. He told football publication The Athletic: 'I've grown up loving God and when I have had the chance, I still go to church with my family, and my faith is a big part of my life.'

Guehi's father John, who is a Christian church minister, defended his son by telling the

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