Manchester United's LGBTQ+ Jacket Plan

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Rainbow Laces Week: Manchester United scrap plans for LGBTQ+ jacket after player refuses to wear it

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

The Athletic said defender Noussair Mazraoui declined to take part in the initiative, citing his Muslim faith.

United have previously worn rainbow-themed warm-up kit to show support to the community.

Supporters' club Rainbow Devils said it was a "great disappointment".

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