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.

Manchester United supported the inclusion of fans from "all backgrounds" but said players are "entitled to hold their own individual opinions" after Noussair Mazraoui opted against wearing a warm-up jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Manchester United players were forced to ditch plans to wear an Adidas jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community before last Sunday’s game against Everton after defender Noussair Mazraoui refused to back the initiative.

Manchester United 'changed plan' to wear LGBTQ+ jackets after Noussair Mazraoui refusal - Decision reportedly taken just before 4-0 win over Everton

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

In each of the past two seasons, arguably the most famous soccer team in the world has worn Pride-themed warmup jerseys and jackets during the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign. But this year, the Manchester United opted to abandon their new tradition, due to one player’s refusal to participate.

On Tuesday night, Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi, ignored a warning from the Football Association by writing ‘Jesus loves you’ on his LGBTQ+ armband. Guehi had previously written ‘I love Jesus’ on his LGBTQ+ rainbow armband during the 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Manchester United players reportedly scrapped plans to walk out with jackets showing support for the LGBTQ+ community before their game against Everton on Sunday after Noussair Mazraoui reportedly refused to wear one.

Manchester United players abandoned plans to wear an Adidas jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of the Premier League match 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.