Abel Xavier Bersara Dari Bermain Bola Sepak Dan Memeluk Islam

Assalamualaikum.....
Alhamdulillah kita sebagai umat Islam terasa gembira kerana makin ramai pemain bola sepak antarbangsa memeluk agama Islam terbaru ialah bekas pemain antarabangsa Portugal yang pernah bermain untuk Liverpool dan Everton, dan aksi terakhirnya di dalam liga bola sepak Amerika Syarikat yang turut di meriakan oleh David Beckham. Kini nama Islam beliau ialah Fasial Xavier Mungkin ramai lagi pemain-pemain bola sepak antarabanga akan memeluk agama Islam, doakan saja.
Berikut di bawah ialah berita mengenai keislaman pemain ini dari laman sesawang www.goal.com:

Abel Xavier Quits Football And Converts To Islam
The 38-year-old has retired from the Beautiful Game...
Dec 24, 2009 5:50:35 PM
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Former Portuguese international Abel Xavier will now go by the name of Faisal Xavier after quitting football at the age of 38.

In converting to Islam the ex-Liverpool and Everton man has stated his regret at leaving the sport behind, but has also claimed that he is happy with his new-found faith.

"While it's an emotional farewell, I hope to participate in something very special as I enter a new stage of my life.

"In times of trouble, I have found comfort in Islam. Gradually I learned of learned a religion that professes peace, equality, freedom and hope. These are extremely important."

Xavier further stated that he is to now undertake humanitarian work with the United Nations while working in the American film industry.

The Mozambique-born defender last played for the Los Angeles Galaxy, following a career that saw him play his trade in Portugal, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, England, Turkey, Germany, and the USA.