They say that every new birthday should be considered as a new start, but it seems that Marouane Fellaini took that statement to the extreme.
The Belgian footballer, currently on a leave of absence from his National Team, decided to cut his characteristic hair, preparing for his birthday in eight days. The player's massive head of hair was well-known by all football fans, with some of his supporters suggesting that his afro gave him "special" powers.
New year, new look #birthdaytomorrow pic.twitter.com/TYN3Ag0ObR
— Marouane Fellaini (@Fellaini) November 14, 2018
Needless to say, some of his fans praised the change, but others were not as satisfied with his decision. Have a look at some of the best comments from fans and some of his team-mates, who became hairdressers and stylists to aim digs at the Belgian player.
There's only one Belgian Afro left @BelRedDevils @Fellaini https://t.co/lErk9y0soW
— Axel Witsel (@axelwitsel28) November 14, 2018
Pleased to report Marouane Fellaini's hair has turned up safe and well pic.twitter.com/TWHesE7fXW
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) November 14, 2018
What do you think people ?
— Mohamed Amine Yazidi (@med_yazidi) November 14, 2018
He needs upgrades too just like Fellaini . pic.twitter.com/Wb6vRWaJve
RIP Fellaini's hair pic.twitter.com/N3W511pPiu
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) November 14, 2018
Fellaini just lost about 90% of his heading ability with this trim https://t.co/bw3PPT7rpH
— José (@MourinhoMindset) November 14, 2018
Marouane Fellaini has lost the source of his power!
— 90min (@90min_Football) November 14, 2018
( via IG/Fellaini) pic.twitter.com/Qn3NZcOCZk
Fellaini with afro vs Fellaini without afro. pic.twitter.com/JyK0AvBGMF
— AbS (@absdadon) November 14, 2018