Defender declines to wear jacket supporting LGBTQ+ community on the grounds of his Muslim faith
Manchester United shelved plans to wear pride-themed rainbow jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community after a player refused to take part, citing his religious beliefs.
Plans to wear the Adidas tops as they walked onto the pitch during last Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton were abandoned after defender Noussair Mazraoui said he would not be able to wear the jacket on the grounds of his Muslim faith, according to The Athletic.
Written by Guardian staff
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