In 2014, FIFA, world football’s governing body, announced that players would no longer be permitted to display or reveal any messages of any kind, on any part of their kit under any circumstances – even if their intention was good.
A visual riposte to this ruling, 'I Belong to Jesus' is a graphic celebration of those celebrations. The book gathers together the memorable and meaningful moments created when player and supporter share the connective euphoria of a goal.
These direct, often raw, messages bear the marks of those that made them, and it’s their imagery which greatly contributes, and builds upon, a rich folklore and history that is football. Without them, the game isn’t simply rid of a singular message; it’s denied the affection of a shared memory.
'I Belong to Jesus' is a limited edition book, bound with a limited edition t-shirt and band, and documents the celebrations of players from the global game.
