Manchester terror attack: Paul Pogba opens up on living as a Muslim in the city following tragic events at Ariana Grande concert

PAUL POGBA has opened up about living in Manchester as a Muslim following the terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert.

In an exclusive interview with Esquire magazine, which is out today, the Frenchman spoke on a wide range of subjects.

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The Manchester United star visited Mecca for Ramadan in May[/caption]

And when asked about his faith, the midfielder emphasised the need for people to band together and fight evil.

Pogba, 24, said: “It’s a very difficult moment but you cannot give up. We can’t let them get in our heads – we have to fight for it.

“Sad things happen in life but you cannot stop living.

“You cannot kill a human being. To kill a human being… it’s something crazy, so I don’t want to put religion on it.

“This is not Islam and everybody knows that. I won’t be the only one saying that.”

Pogba visited holy city Mecca during Ramadan – ditching his usual flashy outfits for more modest attire.

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Pogba visits Mecca at the start of the holy month of Ramadan[/caption]

The Manchester United star took to his instagram and posted a boomerang of himself swishing round his luggage with the caption: “On my way to go say thank you for this season. See you soon Manchester! En route to my prayers.”

He then toured China as part of his commercial commitments before enjoying a break in LA with pal Romelu Lukaku.

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Pogba struggled to justify his world-record fee at times last campaign but has been in top form for France this summer and will hope to carry it over.

Read the full interview in Esquire’s July/August 2017 issue, which is on sale now. Also available as a digital edition.

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