Paul Pogba follows Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca Cola Euro 2020 stunt by removing a Heineken beer bottle

FRANCE ace Paul Pogba mirrored Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub by removing a Heineken beer bottle during his press conference. The devout Muslim moved the beverage from the table in front of him following France’s 1-0 win against Germany on Tuesday night. Pogba, who made a religious pilgrimage to Mecca along with Kurt Zouma in 2018, refused to endorse one of Euro 2020’s official sponsors as alcohol is forbidden for Muslims. The 28-year-old has become the latest star to take a stance against the Euro’s sponsors after Ronaldo removed two bottles of Coca-Cola placed in front of him. Fans were left disgusted with tournament staff as they suggested the Manchester United midfielder moved the alcohol-free beer bottle due to his faith. One supporter fumed: “Putting an alcoholic beverage in front of a Muslim is straight disrespect... You can’t blame Pogba here.“ Another tweeted: “He’s a Muslim. Why put beer in front of him? Sponsors must be rational.“ A third added: “He is a Muslim you should respect his cho
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