Fellaini became the first Muslim man to captain the side in the absence of Rooney and Carrick. On Sunday, Marouane Fellaini pulled off a first by becoming the first Muslim to captain Manchester United. Felliani, known for his trademark Afro and preferring his elbows to his feet, is of Moroccan heritage and a practicing Muslim. Congratulations to today's Man Utd Captain @Fellaini on becoming their first ever Muslim captain pic.twitter.com/wTXTSMLxoR — Muslim Footballers (@TheAMF) April 9, 2017Fellaini is not the only Muslim player in the squad and the world’s most expensive player – Paul Pogba, is also a practicing Muslim. Last year’s PFA Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez is also a practicing Muslim.

Source: dna April 09, 2017 14:52 UTC