‘A role model’: Djed Spence, first Muslim England player, lifts hopes
- London, United Kingdom – Djed Spence kneeled on the pitch and raised his hands skyward to thank God after England beat Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal.
- The July 11 match set up Wednesday’s semifinal date with England’s archrivals Argentina.
- For millions watching, it was the first time an England international had offered Muslim prayers on the field, on the biggest stage in football.
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- London, United Kingdom – Djed Spence kneeled on the pitch and raised his hands skyward to thank God after England beat Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal.
- The July 11 match set up Wednesday’s semifinal date with England’s archrivals Argentina.
- For millions watching, it was the first time an England international had offered Muslim prayers on the field, on the biggest stage in football.
Sources: Al Jazeera