The 33-year-old midfielder wore a normal armband instead due to his religious beliefs
supporters group have admitted that they are “disappointed” by club captain Sam Morsy’s decision not to wear a rainbow-coloured armband due to his religious beliefs during the club’s defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.has supported Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign since it began in 2013 with players wearing rainbow-coloured laces and armbands to show their support.
Morsy is not the first Premier League captain to not wear the armband. Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic did likewise during a game against Liverpool last season.The 33-year-old is likely to be involved as he has started all but one of the club’s top-flight games this season and been a key player during their rise under
“Ipswich Town Football Club have shown a long-term commitment to the LGBTQ+ community over the last few years, and continue to do so with a wide range of initiatives. “It is up to individuals to choose if and how they show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport.” “During this year’s campaign, members of the club’s men’s and women’s first-teams visited our foundation’s weekly LGBTQ+ football session, while the club also made a joint pledge of solidarity and inclusivity alongside Nottingham Forest ahead of Saturday’s game.
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