The Premier League has reportedly terminated its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall ahead of the upcoming season.
As a result, the Rainbow Laces initiative will be scrapped heading into the 2025-26 campaign, bringing to an end an eight-year partnership.
According to The Telegraph, the decision to ditch rainbow armbands and laces was taken in a meeting held with all 20 club captains on Thursday.
The report claims that 'education through its community programmes would also remain a priority'.
Instead of continuing with the Rainbow Laces initiative, the Premier League will launch its own campaign to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month in February.