Paul Pogba removes the Heineken bottle during press conference
(Picture: YouTube/BeanymanSports)Paul Pogba followed Cristiano Ronaldo’s lead by removing a bottle of Heineken during a Euro 2020 press conference.
It took place at the post-match conference after France beat Germany 1-0 where Pogba was named “Star of the Match.”
Just a day after Ronaldo made the news after removing Coca Cola bottles from his table, the French midfielder removed the official sponsors from his table and out of the camera shot.
Although the Heineken on display was non-alcoholic, Pogba is a devout Muslim and therefore his religion forbids the consumption of alcohol.
This is because it is considered “haraam” which means “forbidden.” It refers to anything that is prohibited in the Qur’ran or would result in sin when committed by a Muslim.
It is reported that the Manchester United player adopted the religion back in 2019.
Unlike Ronaldo who made a comment to “Drink water” during his Coca Cola snub, Pogba did not say anything as he removed the bottle from sight.
Heineken is partner with UEFA – the organisers of Euro 2020 – which explains their strategic placement at Pogba’s press conference.
People on social media have commented on Pogba making a similar move to Ronaldo.
First Ronaldo with the coca cola & drink water, now Paul Pogba removing a bottle of Heineken in front of him at press conference.🤔🧐😀 https://t.co/gpm17zCzIO
— Kessie (@kessie_06) June 16, 2021
First Ronaldo with the Coca-Cola...
— Naija PR 💗 Assistant #BBNaijaReunion (@starblog3a1) June 16, 2021
Now Paul Pogba wasn't happy with the Heineken in front of him at his press conference 🍺❌
What do you think. Is this war against brand? pic.twitter.com/05cydUQkDl
Paul Pogba removed a bottle of Heineken [official beer partner of Euro 2020] from the table, placing it out of sight from cameras at a post match interview at Allianz Arena.
— Comeback Kings 🇩🇪 (@ElijahKyama) June 16, 2021
CR7 did a similar thing with Coca Cola on Monday.
Worrying trend for sponsors pic.twitter.com/DDRtYOgnmq
First Ronaldo with the Coca-Cola... Now Paul Pogba with the Heineken #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/BN2Fyt54QO
— Jean Paul MUGABE (@JeanPaulMUGABE1) June 16, 2021
While others noted that Pogba has religious reasons for removing the beverage during his interview and praised his move.
Respect to @paulpogba for not wanting to advertise the 🍺 at the press conference
— Muslim Footballers (@TheAMF) June 16, 2021
💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/qPm7ccCX7U
Paul Pogba, removed The Heineken Beer bottle at the press conference as he is a Muslim and Muslims don't drink beer. Respect!♥️👏 pic.twitter.com/0ZInptHlki
— AiScore (@aiscoreofficial) June 16, 2021
Paul Pogba wasn't happy with the bottle of Heineken wine in front of him at his press conference 🍺❌. He is a Muslim and felt bother the Wine in front of him. So he picked the bottle and kept it under the table.
— Rasel Hossain (@raselhossain306) June 16, 2021
Thank you Paul!#SayNotoWine pic.twitter.com/Uz4FRcJagZ
Though some people called the player out for accepting the Heineken sponsored “Star of the Match” award.
So Paul Pogba does away with a Heineken non-alcoholic beer during a press conference because he is a Muslim but does not hesitate twice to receive the Heineken sponsored Man of the Match award. Coherent I must say.
— Beppe Darmanin (@BD27official) June 16, 2021
He collected Heineken award but put away the same sponsors product.. Double standard
— oluwa damilola (@Alpha_dharmie) June 16, 2021
Paul Pogba removed Heineken from the press conference but accepted the star of the match award with Heineken written on it 😂
— Only_One_Beejay_United (@beejay_united) June 16, 2021
As a result of Ronaldo’s Coca Cola diss, the company saw a $4 billion fall in their share price and now people are wondering if the same will happen to Heineken.
The company’s share price fell slightly yesterday on the day of the press conference.
But, Heineken’s share price has since risen to 99.66 EUR.
not sure if this means anything or not, but interesting to note the difference in Heineken's share price following Pogba's snub, compared to Coca Cola's following Ronaldo's pic.twitter.com/YpLSmOwQ7o
— Calum McCloskey (@calmcc93) June 16, 2021
Even as Paul Pogba removed the bottles of Heineken from his table yesterday during his press conference, the price of the most choicest beer brand just skyrocketed.
— FiReFLY🔥🐝 (@getKennethed22) June 16, 2021
There is level to BEERS.🍺 🍺 🍺.
Heineken N.V. share price up by 1%
— Ameya ⚪ (@ameya_m01) June 16, 2021
France’s victory over Germany means they sit second in the Group F table, with Portugal currently at the top of the table.
Pogba and Ronaldo will meet face-to-face in the France v Portugal match on June 23.
