FIFA are opposed to religious celebrations on the pitch, and recently reprimanded Brazil for praying on the field following their Confederations Cup victory.
It was the Danish federation who formally issued a protest against the Brazilians, which led to FIFA's warning that religious players should contain themselves on the pitch.
This has not gone down well with highly religious Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie, who wrote a book on how finding Jesus helped him out of a difficult period both personally and professionally.
"If praying to God is wrong, I would like to know what is considered acceptable," he said to Tuttosport.com.
"FIFA should worry about more violent behaviour. I believe everyone should be able to thank God how they want. Also the Egyptians thanked Allah, but no one said anything about that." |
