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.

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 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.

Rainbow Devils, Manchester United’s official LGBTQ+ supporters club, said it was disappointed after plans to wear pride-themed tracksuits before the match against Everton were scrapped

But this year, the Manchester United opted to abandon their new tradition, due to one player’s refusal to participate. The Athletic’s Adam Crafton reports United defender Noussair Mazraoui told teammates he didn’t plan to wear the outfit,

Manchester United players reportedly scrapped a plan to wear rainbow jackets in support of the LGBTQ+ community after Noussair Mazraoui refused to participate, citing his religious beliefs, a report has claimed.