Sadio Mane: How Senegalese AFCON Hero Rejected Beer in Bayern Munich Latest Group Photo

• Senegal star Sadio Mane has refused to hold a beer in Bayern Munich's latest group photo over religious reasons
• The Bayern Munich star and his teammates took part in the announcement of a new partnership Munich-based brewery Paulaner
• Sadio Mane is a Muslim and has openly not participated in activities that involve the use of alcohol

Senegalese forward Sadio Mane excused himself from holding a glass of beer in Bayern Munich's latest team photo.

The German giants took a group picture following their new partnership with Munich-based brewery Paulaner.

In a photo posted on social media, Mane and defender Noussair Mazraoui were the only two players who did not hold the glass of Paulaner.

The reason for the two players refusing to hold the beer was in respect of their religious beliefs.

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Mane and Mazraoui are practising Muslims and abhor the consumption of Alcohol.

Sadio Mane joined the German giants in the summer transfer window after six successful season with Liverpool.

The Africa Cup of Nations winner is having a blistering start to his career with the Bavarians after netting four goals in five games for the German champions.

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