Muslim Footballers In Brazil World Cup 2014

the Brazil 2014 World Cup has kicked off early this week with an abundance of Muslim players dotting the football landscape. Being an integral part of football, Muslim players starring in their different teams from across the globe in the month-long tournament are expected to draw much attention of the spectators with their special performance. here are the names of some Muslim stars participating in the International Tournament. *-- Xherdan Shaqiri:-

The 22-year-old Xherdan Shaqiri will represent Swiss national team during Brazil 2014 World Cup. Born in Yugoslavia from Albanian origin, the Muslim footballer plays as midfielder for Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliqa.Since his breakthrough into the Basel's first team, the left-footed midfielder has drawn widespread praise for his speed, both on and off the ball. Shaqiri won the 2012-13 UEFA Champions league title with Mayern in late May, as well as the Bundesliqa and DFB Pokal title. making him one of the Bayern Munich players to have won the treble. *-- Moussa Sissoko:- The 24-year-old Muslim plater, who hails from Malian family, will be playing for the French squad as a midfielder in World Cup 2014. With 17 international caps, the own playing style French Muslim has started playing football at very young age, joining

Toulouse club's first team at the age of 17. Other Muslim Footballer who are participating 2014 world cup include Marouane Fellain, the Belgian midfielder, Wakaso Mubarak, the Ghanina professional footballer, Barary Sagna, the Muslim Senegalese footballer and Vincent Aboubakar, one of the best Cameroonian player in history.