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England's Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim Player to Score in World Cup History

England midfielder Djed Spence became a historic role model for Muslim players worldwide after leading his team to victory over Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 11. The win has lifted hopes of England's semi-final appearance in the tournament.

England's Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim Player to Score in World Cup History
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England's Djed Spence became a trailblazer by becoming the first Muslim player to represent the country in the World Cup, and his inspiring performance lifted hopes for fans of all backgrounds as England advanced to the semifinals after beating Norway in the quarterfinal match on July 11.

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