Cody Gakpo "I Belong To Jesus" T-Shirt Inspired by Kaká

The Meaning Behind the Shirt

This t-shirt pays tribute to the memorable moment when Liverpool player Cody Gakpo celebrated scoring against Tottenham Hotspur, making it 3-1 in a match where a draw would have been enough for Liverpool to win the Premier League for the second time in six years. Underneath his combat shirt, Gakpo wore a white t-shirt with the words "I Belong to Jesus". The shirt is made from 100% cotton, making it comfortable and easy to wear.

This gesture by Gakpo immediately reminds me of Kaká, a famously religious player, who also wore a similar shirt after AC Milan defeated Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final. Gakpo's reenactment of this sculpture, especially in a crucial match that would decide the championship, could have brought a meaning to a Liverpool warrior, a sad moment in the past into a more memorable one

Whether Gakpo intended to pay tribute to Kaká or not, this action showed his strong faith. The "I belong to Jesus" T-shirt was not only a statement of personal religious belief but could also be seen as a thank you to God after scoring a crucial goal, bringing Liverpool closer to the Premier League title in coach Arne Slot's first season. This celebration, despite Gakpo receiving a yellow card, will certainly be a memorable moment in Liverpool's title journey.