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Newcastle's Cisse finally agrees to wear sponsored shirt

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has backed down and agreed to wear the logo of the club's sponsor,...
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17.02 25 Jul 2013


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Newcastle's Cisse fina...

Newcastle's Cisse finally agrees to wear sponsored shirt

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17.02 25 Jul 2013


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Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has backed down and agreed to wear the logo of the club's sponsor, pay-day loan company Wonga.

The Senegal international is a Muslim, and had refused to display the branding on his kit because earning interest is forbidden by Islamic law.

However, last week a photo emerged, showing Cisse inside a casino. Although it is unclear whether he was gambling or not, that is an activity which also happens to be forbidden by Islamic law.

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It is reported that a solution has now been found, and the player will now be involved with the first-team again.


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