MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba wasted no time in removing a Heineken beer bottle during his press conference.
The devout Muslim was seen getting the beverage away from his eyesight following France’s 1-0 win against Germany.
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.
Fans were left disgusted with tournament staff for placing the alcohol-free beer bottle in front of the former Juventus maestro.
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 choice.”
The 28-year-old has become the latest star to take a stance against the tournament after Cristiano Ronaldo removed two bottles of Coca-Cola placed in front of him.
Ronaldo was speaking to the media prior to Portugal’s 3-0 win against Hungary, where he quickly moved the sugary drinks away from him.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner then declared ‘Drink water,’ which caused a £2.44billion drop in the company.
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