Paul Pogba has revealed that he was 'questioning myself over a lot of things' before turning to Islam and becoming 'more peaceful inside'.

The Manchester United star, who last month made a pilgrimage to Mecca during the holy month of Ramadan, wasn't raised as a Muslim, despite his mother practising Islam.

But after going through a difficult period, Pogba decided to research the religion and follow a number of his friends by turning to the faith.

'The meaning why you do it – you ask forgiveness and be thankful for everything you have, like my health and everything. 

It's really a religion that opened my mind and that makes me, maybe, a better person. You think more about the afterlife. 

'This life has a test. Like when I'm with you, here. Even if you're not a Muslim, you are a normal human. You have a human relationship and respect you for who you are, what religion you are, what colour and everything.

'Islam is just this – respect of the humanity and everything.'

Credits: Daily Mail