We encourage all of our fans to read the Frenchman’s Q&A below, in which he speaks candidly about the racist abuse his parents endured and why he is so determined to affect change. Pogba also opens up on converting to Islam and the positive impact it has had on his life, just like his idol Ali.
Footballers are heroes to millions, but, growing up, who was your hero?
“Muhammad Ali. He was someone that I think kind of saved lives. A hero is somebody that saves lives, that helps people, and I think that is what he did.