Man United ‘SCRAP plans to wear LGBT rainbow jacket after devout Muslim Noussair Mazraoui refused to wear it’ – leaving team-mates unhappy – after Marc Guehi controversy
Man United reportedly scrapped plans to wear an LGBT rainbow jacket after Noussair Mazraoui refused to wear it.
During the past two years, as part of the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign, United’s players have worn a pride-themed jersey to warm up ahead of games, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
According to The Athletic, this year United had planned to walk-out in a rainbow jacket prior to their clash against Everton but Moroccan star Noussair Mazraoui refused.
The outlet claim that the Mazraoui, who is a devout Muslim, told his teammates that he would not be wearing the jacket and cited his religious faith as his reasoning.
The club then decided that no player would wear the tracksuit, so that Mazraoui would not be singled out publicly. The decision was reportedly taken just hours before kick-off.
Mazraoui’s refusal to wear the pre-match jacket comes after Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy – who is also a devout Muslim – twice refused to wear the rainbow armband.
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Man United scrapped plans to wear an LGBT rainbow jacket after Noussair Mazraoui refused
In previous seasons, United have worn the top to show their support for the LGBT community
Mazraoui (left) – who is a devout Muslim – told teammates he would not wear it due to his faith
