Abel Xavier : Islam & retires from football

by Clément Deltenre | 23rd décembre 2009

Former Portuguese international player Abel Xavier has announced his conversion to be a Muslim. Xavier held a press conference in the Ras Al Khaimah stadium in the UAE before a league match in which he announced his conversion and his new name – Faisal. The former Benfica and Liverpool defender held the press conference in the presence of members of the local royal family and announced his official retirement from football. He is now set to take part in a humanitarian project which will benefit the lives of millions in Africa. (…) www.imscouting.com

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