The Athletic reports that the player was full-back Noussair Mazraoui, who is said to have cited his Muslim faith.
Comment: The initiative to show football is for everyone has been weaponised on social media after Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy opted not to wear a rainbow-coloured captain’s armband
Thomas Tuchel will begin England head coach responsibilities three weeks earlier than expected when he attends the 2026 World Cup draw next week.