Zidane Iqbal becomes first British south Asian to make champions league debut

Zidane Iqbal becomes the first British South Asian footballer in Manchester United history after making his Champions League debut. 18-year-old Mancunian made his Premier League debut against Swiss team Young Boys in the final minutes of the game. He was born in Manchester to an Iraqi mother and a Pakistani father. Iqbal credits his father for inspiring him to play football.

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He has been a part of Manchester United’s youth football program for over ten years. He has been a part of Manchester United’s youth football program for over ten years. Iqbal’s international career also looks promising, since he is eligible to play for England, Iraq, and Pakistan.

Source: Republic World