As Liverpool celebrates their second-ever Premier League title, Cody Gakpo may be facing retrospective punishment, according to The Telegraph, for potentially violating one of football’s lesser-known rules.
Manager Arne Slot made history by securing the league title in his debut season, guiding the Reds to a dominant 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield, igniting wild celebrations among fans.
The atmosphere inside the 61,376-seat stadium—one of the most iconic in Premier League history—was electric from kickoff. However, Gakpo’s conduct during the post-match celebrations may now come under scrutiny, with the FA reportedly considering disciplinary action.
Cody Gakpo may face retrospective punishment after his goal celebration in Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Tottenham. The Dutch forward lifted his shirt to reveal a vest reading “I Belong to Jesus,” a gesture reminiscent of Kaka’s famous celebration in 2007.
While Gakpo received a yellow card during the match, The Telegraph reports the Football Association could take further action. Under Law 4 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, players are forbidden from displaying political, religious, or personal slogans on clothing, even undergarments. Violations can result in disciplinary measures from the competition organizers or FIFA.
The FA is reportedly reviewing the incident, which may lead to a retrospective ban or additional sanctions, though Gakpo is still expected to play in Liverpool’s upcoming match against Chelsea on May 4.
The situation echoes a similar case from five months ago when Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi was warned for writing religious messages on his rainbow armband during the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign.
