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Ruben Amorim: Dropping plans to wear rainbow jackets ‘hard issue to address’

Ruben Amorim says dropping plans to wear rainbow jackets was a “hard issue to address” but Manchester United’s head coach felt it was handled in a “good way” after Noussair Mazraoui declined to take part on religious grounds. The previous two rounds of Premier League fixtures have seen clubs back Stonewall’s 2024-25 Rainbow Laces campaign to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Asked about a decision that the Rainbow Devils, the club’s LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, called a “great disappointment”, boss Amorim said: “I wasn’t. Asked whether discussions are needed ahead of next year’s Rainbow Laces campaign to ensure players understand plans in advance, Amorim said: “I don’t know.

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Ruben Amorim: Dropping plans to wear rainbow jackets ‘hard issue to address’

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ruben Amorim says dropping plans to wear rainbow …

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Bisexual footballer Jahmal Howlett-Mundle: ‘The Rainbow Laces campaign must change its message’

The Independent

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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: I don't go to football to be told what to think, how to behave, or how to vote. The 'rainbow laces' rubbish is just cover for money-grubbing opportunism

Daily Mail

There have been times, such as when we hammered Man City recently, I may have briefly regretted giving up my Spurs season tickets after the best part of four decades. Mark Guehi, the Crystal Palace captain and England centre-half, wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on the rainbow armband he was told to wear as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign last …

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Man Utd scrap LGBTQ+ jacket plans after Mazraoui makes religious objections: Report

Firstpost

Manchester United scrapped their plans to wear LGBTQ+ jackets before their Premier League match against Everton after Noussair Mazraoui decided against doing so due to religious beliefs, claimed a report. Manchester United scrapped their plans to wear LGBTQ+ jackets after Noussair Mazraoui's refusal to wear the same due to religious beliefs. Reuters Manchester United players opted against wearing LGBTQ+ jackets …

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Premier League 2024-25: LGBTQ group disappointed after Man Utd squad don’t wear rainbow jackets

The Hindu

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. Fans’ group Rainbow Devils had worked with the club on the event in support of the LGBTQ community, but the plans for the squad to …

1 month ago

Manchester United scrapped plans to wear pride-themed jackets after player refused

The Independent

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1 month ago

Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband

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1 month ago

Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband

Associated Press

LONDON — Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will face no formal action from the English Football Association despite defying its rules for a second time by writing a religious message on his uniform during a Premier League campaign celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion. Guehi and Palace were contacted by the FA and reminded of English soccer’s kit regulations after he wore a …

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Palace’s Guehi to face no formal action over ‘Jesus’ message on rainbow armband

The Hindu

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will reportedly face no formal action from the Football Association despite adding a Christian message to his rainbow armband in defiance of a warning over the display of religious messages. The player and the club had been reminded of FA kit regulations after he wore an armband with the handwritten message “I love Jesus” in …

1 month ago

Chaos at Man United as devout Muslim player refuses to wear rainbow jacket, forcing club to ditch plans and angering his teammates - in third LGBT Pride controversy to hit the Premier League this week

Daily Mail

Manchester United have been plunged into chaos after a devout Muslim star player refused to wear a rainbow jacket to show support for the LGBTQ+ community - leaving his teammates divided. 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 …

1 month, 1 week ago

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign

Deccan Chronicle

The captains of two Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices as the competition celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity. Palace captain Marc Guehi wore a rainbow armband bearing the words “I love Jesus” on it during the match against Newcastle on Saturday. A heart was used instead of the word “love.” …

1 month, 1 week ago

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign

Associated Press

1 month, 1 week ago

Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The captains of two English Premier League teams …

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Ipswich explain captain Sam Morsy’s decision not to wear rainbow armband

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Named: The one Premier League captain who REFUSED to wear rainbow armband because of his Muslim faith, while rest of league backed LGBT awareness weekend

Daily Mail

Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy refused to wear a rainbow armband during his side's 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest for religious reasons, a report has claimed. First launched in 2013, the campaign now sees clubs use rainbow corner flags, while captains wear rainbow armbands as well as laces. We proudly support the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign and stand with …

1 year ago

Anel Ahmedhodzic 'provides cryptic one-word response' after becoming the first captain in seven years NOT to wear the rainbow armband in Sheffield United's defeat to Liverpool

Daily Mail

Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic reportedly gave a one-word response when questioned on his decision not to wear the rainbow armband. However, Ahmedhodzic caused controversy last week when he became the first captain to not wear the rainbow armband in seven years during Sheffield United's loss to Liverpool on Wednesday night. All 20 Premier League captains are required to wear …

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