Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband during Saturday’s defeat to Nottingham Forest due to his religious beliefs. The 33-year-old midfielder was the only captain in the Premier League not wearing a rainbow armband across Rainbow Laces weekend,

Ipswich reveal Sam Morsy did not wear rainbow armband due to religious beliefs - British-born Egypt midfielder Morsy is a practising Muslim.

Ipswich's official LGBTQ+ supporters group, the Rainbow Tractors, exclusively told Express Sport that they were "disappointed" with Morsy's refusal to wear the armband after being made aware of his religious beliefs and position previously by the club.