According to the British news agency PA Media, Premier League team captains will no longer wear rainbow-colored armbands in the upcoming season. This decision marks the end of a decade-long partnership between the Premier League and Stonewall, an organization dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

For ten years, the joint campaign allowed captains to wear these symbolic armbands in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, all players were able to wear rainbow-colored shoelaces to demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

However, several reports indicate that the partnership between the Premier League and Stonewall has recently ended. As a result, it has been confirmed that the rainbow armbands will no longer be part of official campaigns this season or any similar initiatives going forward.

This decision has sparked various reactions within football and beyond, where support for diversity and the fight against discrimination remain important issues.