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Cody Gakpo's Controversial Vest Earns Yellow Card

5/2/2025

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Cody Gakpo, Liverpool's forward, sparked controversy during a Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur by revealing a vest that read, "I belong to Jesus." The FA swiftly reminded him of their strict rules against religious slogans, leading to a yellow card for Gakpo, though he won't face any formal charges.

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Cody Gakpo, Liverpool's forward, sparked controversy during a Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur by revealing a vest that read, "I belong to Jesus." The FA swiftly reminded him of their strict rules against religious slogans, leading to a yellow card for Gakpo, though he won't face any formal charges.