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ootball stars looking for divine intervention in a bid for victory now have a prayer room at their stadium.
Newcastle United provided the area for Muslim players to worship before matches.
An insider said: We believe we now have more Muslims in our first team squad than any other team in the Premier League, so it is *important to look after them.
"They have been using various rooms at the ground to worship before games. Now they will get a proper prayer room.
Seven first team stars Papiss Cisse, Cheick Tiote, Hatem Ben Arfa, Massadio Haidara, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Moussa Sissoko and Mehdi Abeid are devout followers of Islam.
And former striker Demba Ba, now with Chelsea, would often lead team-mates in prayer before games.
The insider added: Prayer has become an *important part of the build up to big games.
Demba was the most devout of all the players. He would regularly pray before big games, and be joined by team-mates. It helped build a bond between them.
The prayer room can be used by players of all faiths, the club said.
No doubt fans will be praying for a win tonight when Toon take on Benfica in the Europa League quarter final, their biggest game so far.
Newcastle United create prayer room for Muslim players to worship before games - Mirror Online
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Nice gesture, good move Newcastle.
Newcastle United provided the area for Muslim players to worship before matches.
An insider said: We believe we now have more Muslims in our first team squad than any other team in the Premier League, so it is *important to look after them.
"They have been using various rooms at the ground to worship before games. Now they will get a proper prayer room.
Seven first team stars Papiss Cisse, Cheick Tiote, Hatem Ben Arfa, Massadio Haidara, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Moussa Sissoko and Mehdi Abeid are devout followers of Islam.
And former striker Demba Ba, now with Chelsea, would often lead team-mates in prayer before games.
The insider added: Prayer has become an *important part of the build up to big games.
Demba was the most devout of all the players. He would regularly pray before big games, and be joined by team-mates. It helped build a bond between them.
The prayer room can be used by players of all faiths, the club said.
No doubt fans will be praying for a win tonight when Toon take on Benfica in the Europa League quarter final, their biggest game so far.
Newcastle United create prayer room for Muslim players to worship before games - Mirror Online
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Nice gesture, good move Newcastle.
