Catalan-raised Islamist influencer deems Barcelona jersey sinful due to cross emblem

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An Islamist influencer has declared FC Barcelona's jersey "haram" (sinful) for Muslims due to the cross on its crest. Savage Petrov, who has over 450,000 followers, stated that wearing the jersey is idolatry, comparing it to wearing a large cross. He suggested buying unofficial jerseys without the cross. Petrov, born in Bulgaria and raised in Catalonia, now resides in Morocco. His views are not shared by Muslim players of FC Barcelona.


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