Cody Gakpo Could Face FA Punishment For Actions During Liverpool’s Title Celebrations

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**Cody Gakpo May Face FA Action for Behavior During Liverpool Title Festivities**

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During the celebrations marking “Liverpool’s” second “Premier League” title win, “Cody Gakpo” – per a report from “The Telegraph” – might receive retrospective discipline if he’s deemed to have violated a rarely cited regulation in football.

 

“Arne Slot,” in his first campaign, became the fifth coach to capture “Premier League” honors in their debut season after a 5-1 home victory against “Tottenham Hotspur” on Sunday, igniting wild celebrations across Anfield.

 

**GIVEMESPORT Stat**: “Slot” is the first manager from the Netherlands to win the “Premier League,” while “Van Dijk” is the first Dutch captain to lift the trophy.

 

The 61,376-capacity venue, considered among the top stadiums in “Premier League” history, was energized from the opening whistle with anticipation of clinching the title with four matches remaining – and “Gakpo’s” celebration might result in sanctions.

 

**Gakpo Could Be Punished After the Fact**

He may have broken a rarely cited football law

 

The Dutch forward, who netted the third goal of the day against the North London side, celebrated by pulling off his “Liverpool” shirt to show a vest reading: “I Belong to Jesus” – a phrase that might now cause issues.

 

The move drew immediate comparisons to “Kaka,” who famously did the same gesture following “AC Milan’s” 2007 “Champions League” final triumph versus “Liverpool” in Athens.

 

Consequently, official “Thomas Bramall” gave a mandatory yellow card – but further consequences could follow for the 25-year-old, per “The Telegraph,” as the regulations provide minimal leeway for religious expressions.

 

Based on “Law 4” from the “International Football Association Board’s Laws of the Game,” players or clubs must not display any political, religious, or personal slogans on apparel. The law reads:

 

**“Equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images. Players must not reveal undergarments that show political, religious, personal slogans, statements or images, or advertising other than the manufacturer’s logo.”**

 

The seldom-cited rule ends by stating: **“For any offence the player and/or team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.”**

 

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At present, the “FA” are said to be assessing the “Gakpo” situation and could ultimately decide on a retrospective suspension – and possibly more punishment. Still, he’s expected to feature in the game versus “Chelsea” on May 4.

 

This incident follows nearly five months after “Crystal Palace” skipper – and devout believer – “Marc Guehi” was warned twice for writing “I love Jesus” and “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow armband during the “Premier League’s” “Rainbow Laces” initiative.

 

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