Because Muslim star Noussair Mazraoui refused to wear a rainbow jacket with a Pride theme, Manchester United chose not to wear them.
According to The Athletic, the 27-year-old United defender refused to wear the jacket since he is a Muslim.
The Rainbow Laces campaign, which supports all LGBTQ+ football players, is supported by the shirts being worn.
The coats had previously been worn by United during warm-ups. But before Sunday’s match against Everton, none of the players from the Premier League’s biggest clubs were seen sporting them as scheduled.
According to The Athletic, the rest of the squad chose not to wear the jacket in order to “maintain the team ethos and togetherness” and to prevent the Morocco international from being singled out.
During United’s 4-0 victory against Everton, captain Bruno Fernandes did don the rainbow armband. According to The Athletic, several United players.
