Former AC Milan Star Confirms Conversion to Islam After Marrying Iranian Girl

• Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf has joined a list of footballers who have converted from Christianity to Islam
• The 45-year-old took to Instagram to announce his religious switch after marrying an Iranian woman
• Seedorf is the only player in football histiry to win the UEFA Champions League with three different teams

Dutch football legend Clarence Seedorf has disclosed that he is now a devoted Muslim.

The former AC Milan midfielder took to Instagram to declare his religious switch after marrying Iranian lady Sophia Makramati.

According to the legendary Dutch footballer, he was inspired by his wife to convert to Islam from Christianity.

In a post on the photo-sharing app on Friday, Seedorf posted a picture of himself and his wife Sophia, with the caption:

"A special thanks to all the nice messages in celebration of me joining the Muslim family.

"I'm very happy and pleased to join the all Brothers and Sisters around the world especially my adorable Sophia who has taught me more in depth the meaning of Islam.

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"I didn't change my name and will continue to carry my name as given by my parents, Clarence Seedorf! I'm sending all my love to everyone in the world."

Seedorf played over 800 games in his entire career spanning from 1992. He retired in 2014 with Brazilian club Botafogo.

The 45-year-old has won three UEFA Champions League titles - with Ajax, Real Madrid and AC Milan - the first player in the history of the competition.

Melissa Satta opens up on break up with K.P Boateng

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the ex-wife of Ghanaian football star, Kevin Prince-Boateng, Melissa Satta has revealed how hurtful she was when the ex-Black Stars forward ended their relationship.

Prince-Boateng and the Italian TV goddess ended their relationship last year after almost five years of marriage.

The couple have a son together. In an interview with Verissimo, Satta revealed she was sad the German-born Ghanaian had to end the marriage, but she learnt from the disappointment.