England’s Premier League is among the bodies backing Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign as matches kick off across the country on Saturday and Sunday. As well as rainbow-coloured laces and armbands for team captains, the Premier League has introduced bespoke rainbow branding to its ball plinths, pitch flags and handshake boards. “I hope this campaign sees more sport stars, staff and fans publicly support LGBT people and that they make clear that homophobia and abusive comments are not acceptable. Premier League (@premierleague) The Premier League is for everyone, everywhere 🏳️‍🌈This weekend we are supporting the #RainbowLaces campaign... pic.twitter.com/VWRVbUR5dLStonewall (@stonewalluk) It was great to see @WestHamUTD showing their support for #RainbowLaces and LGBT fan group @PrideOfIrons at @LondonStadium last night. Get your laces today: https://t.co/rRnt0gMpmU pic.twitter.com/DKUX0xSUueManchester United (@ManUtd) We're dedicating today's game against Brighton to @StonewallUK's Rainbow Laces campaign.

Source: The Guardian November 25, 2017 12:33 UTC