Paul Pogba removes bottle of Heineken from press convention after starring for France as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub wipes $4billion off firm’s worth

Paul Pogba is the newest Euro 2020 star to take away a branded drink from his press convention.

Cristiano Ronaldo hit the headlines this week when he eliminated two bottles of Coca-Cola from a desk earlier than chatting with the media.

The 36-year-old brandished a bottle of water and mentioned ‘agua’, which is Portuguese for water.

Coca-Cola, one of many official sponsors of the event, replied on Tuesday with an announcement that mentioned ‘everyone seems to be entitled to their drink preferences’ with completely different ‘tastes and desires’.

The transfer wiped $4billion off Coca-Cola’s share worth, in response to stories.

France star Pogba mirrored what the Portugal star did after his aspect beat Germany 1-Zero of their opening group recreation.

Pogba, who’s a religious Muslim, positioned a bottle of alcohol-free Heineken below the desk at his press convention as quickly as he sat down.

The Manchester United star didn’t give an evidence as Ronaldo did, however it’s seemingly as a result of alcohol is forbidden in his faith.

He left the bottles of Coca-Cola untouched on the desk.

Pogba was named man of the match after his good efficiency on Tuesday night time.

It was his pleasant move with the skin of his foot that stretched Germany’s defence as he discovered Hernandez with a ball excessive.

The complete-back volleyed the ball again throughout aim and Hummels may solely clumsily shin it previous his personal goalkeeper.

“The group efficiency is a very powerful factor,” mentioned the midfielder. “With out them, I wouldn’t have performed as effectively. All of us put the trouble in.

“We’re targeted on our jobs on the pitch. We all know we have to reside as much as our tag as world champions and are available out on to the pitch with humility. When we have to endure, we do it collectively and once we assault, we do it collectively.”

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