The Rainbow Devils, who worked with the club in helping promote the Premier League's Rainbow Laces initiatives over the weekend, said in a statement: "As part of this year's Rainbow Laces campaign, Rainbow Devils worked closely with - and had great support from - Manchester United and the Fan Engagement team... on this latter occasion, which was United's official Rainbow Laces game, the players were due to wear specially designed jackets pre-match to mark the occasion. Shortly before the game, Rainbow Devils was informed that these jackets would not be worn."
The decision by Manchester United's players not to wear the specially-created rainbow jackets before their match against Everton was made to maintain the team ethos and togetherness, as one squad member opted out on religious grounds, prompting others to follow suit in a show of solidarity.
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