From Cristiano Ronaldo to Mohamed Salah: 5 footballers who you did not know were non-alcoholic

First Published Jan 31, 2021, 4:07 PM IST

Numerous footballers lead a lavish and funky lifestyle since they earn huge from the sport. Some of them are so funky that they indulge in alcoholism but ensure that their gameplay is not affected. However, there are a modest few who have decided to stay away from it.

Footballers are one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. Owing to the handsome bucks they earn, they lead a lavish and funky lifestyle, while a lot of them indulge in alcoholism of some kind, ensuring that their gameplay and the social image is not hampered.
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However, a modest few have chosen to stay away from the stiff drinks and its world. On the same note, we take a look at a notable few.
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Franck Ribery: In case one does not know, Ribery happens to be a Muslim by religion, as he had converted himself into it after marrying a woman of Moroccan origin. To abide by his religious laws, he stays away from alcohol, besides owning an alcohol-free bar in France.
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Gareth Bale: The lethal Welsh striker is one of the selected Britishers to stay away from alcohol, and the reason for that seems to be a surprising one. He reportedly finds it not tasty enough to consume. Well!!!!
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Harry Kane: The English striker, too, joins the list, who hardly remembers the last time he visited a club or a bar. Meanwhile, when he was asked if he ever consumed a beer, he had replied that he would just stick to the coke but did not explain a proper reason to deny alcohol.
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Mohammed Salah: The Egyptian godfather is famous for his prolific gameplay in Liverpool. As his name suggests, he is Muslim by religion and is barred from consuming alcohol. However, he is a big fan of nutritional and health drinks.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese sensation has a personal reason for the same. He had watched his father become a victim of alcohol abuse, which eventually led to his demise. Since then, Ronnie vowed never to touch alcohol.
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