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Egypt goalkeeper refuses player of the match trophy award due to his Muslim faith

Mohamed El-Shenawy reject his Budweiser-sponsored man-of-the-match award

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy declined to receive a player of the match trophy after an incredible display against Uruguay for religious reasons.

The Egypt stopper produced a string of stunning saves to keep the Uruguayans at bay before Jose Gimenez broke the Pharaohs' resistance in the 89th minute.

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