Ipswich captain, Sam Morsy, has been heavily criticised on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter) after he refused to wear the rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ community. <\/p>\n Morsuy did not wear the LGBTQ-designed armband for Ipswich’s 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 30, 2024. <\/p>\n According to Ipswich, their skipper’s decision stems from his religious belief which the club has agreed. <\/p>\n Ipswich’s explanation has triggered a backlash from several users on X who claim to have labelled the player as a hypocrite. <\/p>\n Some dug images of Morsy wearing kits with gambling logos in his previous clubs to back their claim. <\/p>\n Others have also accused him of being homophobic but to hide behind ‘religious beliefs’.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, half of the users backed the player’s decision, asserting that the LGBTQ community should accept others’ decisions not to support them. <\/p>\n Premier League captains wear rainbow armbands for matches played from November 29 to December 5 as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign.<\/p>\n The campaign highlights the Premier League’s commitment to diversity and its support for LGBTQ+ individuals in football and beyond. <\/p>\n Read some reactions below<\/b><\/p>\n Set a standard and stand strong, you have freedom, their illness is not your reality https:\/\/t.co\/KshnfhvRNm<\/p>\n \u2014 Janiz (@Janiz_M_) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n might be a \u2018woke\u2019 opinion but if you aren\u2019t gonna wear the armband you don\u2019t deserve to be captain. either you support everyone or you\u2019re not captain, imagine if ipswich have a gay player who isn\u2019t out or ipswich\u2019s gay fans. that\u2019s their captain. https:\/\/t.co\/pkAtqGcwd8<\/p>\n \u2014 Paisley\u26bd\ufe0f (@imissmilner) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cReligious beliefs\u201d is such a cop out excuse. <\/p>\n Had no issue with wearing a shirt sponsored by a betting company though did he. But draws the line at a colourful armband, give me strength. https:\/\/t.co\/h79jKB3RVc pic.twitter.com\/oM0flUMTk5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 speirs6\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f (@ssgooner6) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sam Morsy 100% correct here. Doesn\u2019t have to wear it if he doesn\u2019t want to and not one person should have a problem with that. Simple, move on \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc https:\/\/t.co\/AWIwVSvm8Z<\/p>\n \u2014 ben (@benenwiya) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n It is quite funny how we\u2019ve never heard a Muslim footballer refuse to wear a betting sponsor. Also as a champion of another just social cause it\u2019s sad Morsy can\u2019t find the same empathy and support for another group of people oppressed throughout many parts of the globe https:\/\/t.co\/pkXsPM7bvu<\/p>\n \u2014 Lukas (@lholsyv3) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Pathetic from Sam Morsy. As others have pointed out he will happily wear betting sponsorships on his shirt. <\/p>\n Just say you\u2019re homophobic and move on. Stop using your religion as a scapegoat for your homophobia https:\/\/t.co\/0Pega7B6qv<\/p>\n \u2014 AFC (@trsnfr) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Look what I found\ud83d\ude0c\ud83d\ude01 https:\/\/t.co\/83fNzIPjsZ pic.twitter.com\/pBaZSaEGzY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a \u26a2 (@miaanderssoon) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Never had any issues wearing gambling sponsors though have you<\/p>\n Prick https:\/\/t.co\/2RWpNYN6le pic.twitter.com\/tgbY4aOKtT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 william ash (@williamashh) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n God bless him , he is the only smart captain amidst this premier league madness https:\/\/t.co\/EK5oFDviDE<\/p>\n \u2014 30BG lastborn \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea (@blynkzberry) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n But you was happy to wear a betting sponsor on your shirt though Sam? https:\/\/t.co\/HwrDiIl9Fm pic.twitter.com\/6XKD2WgDAu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \udb40\udc20\udb40\udc20\udb40\udc20 \u06df (@reecepst) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n very happy to wear kits covered in gambling sponsors though because his religion is so important to him https:\/\/t.co\/fiJuxy1VRp<\/p>\n \u2014 juan \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc63\udb40\udc74\udb40\udc7f (@juasanalghaib) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n if morsy doesn\u2019t want to wear a rainbow armband then he shouldn\u2019t be forced to, but religion seems like a weak excuse when he\u2019s happy to wear gambling and music sponsors \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2640\ufe0f the simple option would have been to have another player (e.g. chaplin) take the duties for the game #itfc<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/4DHCpGn08y<\/p>\n \u2014 kt (@ktlngfrd) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n How come it\u2019s fine to wear a shirt that promotes gambling tho ? https:\/\/t.co\/MjwtfiueHt<\/p>\n \u2014 Mackenzie Boe (@BoeMackenzie) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Legend \ud83d\udc4c https:\/\/t.co\/pg4TfBJrFZ<\/p>\n \u2014 Abrar (@AbrarrongaVoice) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n but no issue with betting sponsors, sam? interesting, interesting. https:\/\/t.co\/hdLOAaGwgN pic.twitter.com\/qQ9uiHMGVr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 harry\u2122 \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@SCARFYYYY) December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Respect \ud83e\udee1 https:\/\/t.co\/ZkG0ln1XSx<\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83d\udeac (@SarriEra_) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \ud83e\udee1 what a guy https:\/\/t.co\/lEICzrqmf5<\/p>\n \u2014 bryan (@bryyan65) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Religious beliefs are valid, and respecting them is important. <\/p>\n BUT if you\u2019re fine wearing kits with gambling or alcohol sponsors while refusing to support gay rights, it\u2019s not about faith\u2014it\u2019s hypocrisy. <\/p>\n Just admit it\u2019s homophobia and leave religion out of it. \ud83e\udd21\ud83d\udc80 https:\/\/t.co\/GexilPRmaZ<\/p>\n \u2014 Tom \ud83e\udee7\u2728\ud83c\udf38 (@tomfisher18) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n EE\/EK<\/p>\n Watch Sports Check with John Laryea below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Ipswich](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/211\/21186105.295.jpg\" "\\"Ipswich")
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