Ipswich reveal Sam Morsy did not wear rainbow armband due to religious beliefs

Ipswich have revealed captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community due to his religious beliefs.

The Premier League and its clubs promoted equality and diversity during the weekend fixtures as part of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign.

British-born Egypt midfielder Morsy, who is a practising Muslim, led the Tractor Boys during their 1-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest.

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