5 The world’s top footballer who chooses to convert is interesting to be kidnapped. Because their decision to change religion has become a public spotlight.
Yes, the spiritual journey of a number of the world’s top footballers often steals attention. Because, they often choose to change religions. Who are these footballers? Here are 5 of the world’s top footballers who chose to convert.
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5. Djibril Cisse – Islam to Christianity
In fifth place, there is the name Djibril Cisse. His name became more famous when he played with Liverpool. Djibril Cisse was also in the spotlight when he chose to convert from Islam to Christianity.
Born in France on August 12, 1981, Djibril Cisse was Muslim until 2007. But then, he converted to Christianity. Cisse’s decision to become a Christian is believed to be due to the role of his wife at the time, Jude Litter.
Jude Litter herself is Cisse’s hairdresser. They then became romantically involved and decided to get married at Bodelwyddan Castle. The wedding ceremony was attended by Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, to Zinedine Zidane. Although Djibril Cisse has converted, the couple finally divorced in 20212, after 7 years of marriage.
4. Nicolas Anelka – Christian to Islam
Then, there is the name Nicolas Anelka. The footballer who was born in France on March 14, 1979 chose to convert to Islam in 2004.
Anelka was 16 years old when she chose to convert to Islam. It is believed, this decision was taken because of the role of some of Anelka’s childhood friends. He also later had a Muslim name, namely Abdul-Salam Bilal.
“I used to fast during Ramadan because I admire the fasting people around me. What made me convert is that I believe that Islam is for me,” Anelka said in an interview, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
“I feel this connection with God, and it brightens my life. I have faith in my heart that it is my religion. I love being a Muslim, a religion of peace and I learned a lot from Islam,” he continued.
