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

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 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.