Ipswich Town Support Sam Morsy after Rejection to Wear Rainbow Captain Armband

On Monday, English Premier League side Ipswich Town released an official statement to support their leader Sam Morsy after his rejection to don a rainbow captain armband during PL game against Nottingham Forest.

Morsy was the only one of the 20 Premier League-level captains to turn down wearing the rainbow captain armband, instead, he wore a standard Premier League captain’s armband.

Ipswich told The Mirror that Morsy, who is considered one of the club's most important players, decided against the campaign due to his personal religious beliefs, as he is a Muslim.

The club also supported Morsy, standing against homophobia in football. 

The club said: "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."

"At the same time, we respect the decision of our captain Sam Morsy, who has chosen not to wear the rainbow captain’s armband, due to his religious beliefs. We will continue to grow an environment where all are valued and respected, both on and off the pitch," it added.