How Muhammad Ali inspired Manchester United star Paul Pogba

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Paul Pogba has taken the opportunity to praise the work of boxing legend Muhammad Ali as he celebrates Black History Month. The Manchester United star has explained how his approach has been inspired by the life of Ali and how the late boxer's powerful fight for equality has left him so determined to affect change himself.

Taking part in a passionate Q&A session, Pogba spoke openly about the influence of Ali, his parents' own experience of racism and how converting to Islam made a positive impact on his life. “Muhammad Ali," Pogba answered when Sky Sports asked him to name his hero. "He was someone that I think kind of saved lives.