Manchester United players abandoned the club’s plans to wear an Adidas jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton after defender Noussair Mazraoui refused to join the initiative.

The Rainbow Laces campaign, backed by the Premier League since 2013, encourages clubs, players, and fans to show solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals in a sport that has long struggled with inclusivity.

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Manchester United players reportedly scrapped plans to walk out with jackets showing support for the LGBTQ+ community before their game against Everton on Sunday after Noussair Mazraoui reportedly refused to wear one.

An independent LGBTQ supporters' group of Manchester United has expressed its disappointment after specially-designed jackets to mark the club's official Rainbow Laces game were not worn by players ahead of Sunday's home win against Everton.

Man United have reaffirmed their commitment to including fans from "all backgrounds" but have said players are "entitled to hold their own individual opinions" after Noussair Mazraoui opted against wearing a jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Manchester United abandoned plans to wear a jacket supporting the LGBTQ+ community before the Sunday's win over Everton because a player refused to wear it.

Manchester United stand in solidarity with Noussair Mazraoui. According to The Ahtletic, the Red Devils have decided not to wear The post Man United stands united with Mazraoui amid LGBTQ+ campaign debate first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Manchester United were going to wear Pride-themed jackets in their warm-up before the match against Everton at the weekend, but scrapped the plans due to Noussair Mazraoui apparently refusing to do so due to his personal beliefs.