#Euro2020: Paul Pogba 'hates' Heineken while Ronaldo snubs Coke

Paul Pogba is the latest footballer to overtly snub official sponsors after the France star removed a bottle of Heineken placed in front of him at a Euro 2020 press conference.

Pogba, a devout Muslim, was seen moving the beer bottle from the table directly in front of him as he undertook media obligations following France's opening victory over Germany on Tuesday night. For Muslims, alcohol is 'haram' or forbidden, so the Manchester United star's removal of the bottle is likely to be due to his unwillingness to endorse the competition's sponsor. 

Pogba's stance comes after Cristiano Ronaldo removed two bottles of Coca-Cola placed in front of him prior to Portugal's game against Hungary. The health-obsessed 36-year-old - who has previously revealed that it irritates him when his son drinks fizzy drinks - moved the two bottles away from his chair before shouting in Portuguese: 'Drink water!' He then brandished a water bottle and placed it in front of himself for the remainder of the interview, muttering 'Coca-Cola' with noticeable disdain.

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