After Cristiano Ronaldo Coke snub, France's Paul Pogba removes Heineken beer bottle during presser; video goes viral

France's midfielder Paul Pogba reacts during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between France and Germany at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 15, 2021. (PC-Matthias Hangst/POOL/AFP)

A day after Portugal's popular football star Cristiano Ronaldo removed Coca-Cola bottles during the pre-match press conference ahead of the Hungary showdown, France's Paul Pogba did something similar at the post-match press conference after the Germany clash.

Following a win over Germany 1-0 in their opening Euro 2020 match on Tuesday, one of Manchester United's most popular and considered among the finest midfielders in the world, Pogba spotted a Heineken beer bottle placed on the table in front of him.

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He soon picked up the Heineken beer bottle and placed it under the table, however, he did not pick up the few Coca-Cola bottles as he had no problem with the aerated soft drinks.

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The French midfielder is devout Muslim and refrains himself from consuming and even endorsing alcoholic products. This is the second time a player has displayed such a gesture towards a sponsor of the tournament.

While Pogba's gesture comes from his religious belief, Ronaldo cites health reasons for snubbing Coca-Cola at the presser.

Explaining the reasons for keeping these bottles on the table, a spokesperson said that players are offered water, alongside Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, on arrival at our press conferences.

Ronaldo recent gesture had cost the beverage-maker's brand valuation  dearly. The stock reportedly sank by $4 billion. There are reports that same can happen to Heineken.