The Curious Case of Gakpo’s Goal Garb…
In a jaw-dropping twist more riveting than a last-minute penalty kick, Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo finds himself in the FA’s crosshairs for his post-goal gabbery! After hammering home a goal that helped seal Liverpool’s glitzy golden 20th Premier League title, he dared to reveal… a slogan! Yes, folks, Gakpo channeled his inner fashionista from the heavens, donning a shirt that declared, “I belong to Jesus.” Not since Kaka in ’07 has a vest created such guffaws in the football universe (and let’s not forget, he made Liverpool fans sob).
Arne Slot, Liverpool’s Dutch wizard-in-charge, seems to have sprinkled some goal-dust on Gakpo’s boots, transforming him into a scoring sorcerer! Salah might be the Anfield’s golden boy many wish would turn into a nutmeg plant just so the opposition could slip on him, but Gakpo is weaving goals like a mad magician with a penchant for theatrical footsie-readings. And with a vest-in-hand, he marched straight into potential FA slap-on-the-wrist territory.
Yes, the FA are the Grinches of the goal-celebrating world, frowning at any slogan shenanigans that tickle religious ribs. Remember Marc Guehi getting a stern “naughty corner” warning for his holy armband antics? No red cards handed, but don’t bet your hat-trick on Gakpo being the exception. Will the FA canonize him or wag their ruling finger? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, Chelsea better brace for a Liverpool squad ready to prance their way to a guard of honor gig this Sunday!
