Because Muslims can’t accept alcoholic gifts, Man United star misses out on award

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Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku missed out on a Man Of The Match award even after helping his side defeat Premier League rivals Manchester City 2-0 in Houston last week.

Lukaku, who was bought from Everton for a fee of around 75 million pounds scored the second goal, rounding off a comfortable win for Manchester United.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was instead given the award after an excellent performance – a goal and an assist to his name.

The organisers of the ICC (International Champions Cup) along with chief sponsor Heineken were responsible for handing over awards, with Romelu Lukaku failing to secure one.

According to reports, a list of Muslim u-21 players was sent to the clubs – and clearly indicated was the reason why they shouldn’t be given alcoholic gifts.

Manchester United were last night 1-0 losers to Spanish giants FC Barcelona, but few would consider the match as important.

Speculation – surrounded Neymar scored from close range after Antonia Valencia’s mistake, concluding Man United’s tour of the United States in defeat.

Jose Mourinho was upset with his defence after the game, saying the game was a good test but still need for improvement. He also gave fans hope of signing a new player, possibly two before the transfer window ends.

Inter Milan’s Croatian winger Ivan Perisic was strongly linked with a move to the Red Devils but later fell off after stalled negotiations between United and the Italian club.