Fellaini’s afro gets the chop

The most famous afro in world football is no more.

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini had vowed to get rid of what RTÉ analyst Brian Kerr last week branded a “big bushy head” if Belgium won the World Cup.

That ambition was not realised as Belgium bowed out at the quarter-final stage after a 1-0 defeat by finalists Argentina, but a picture posted by the player with his hairdresser on his Instagram account yesterday showed Fellaini has opted to have a haircut anyway.

The afro kept Kerr entertained throughout the World Cup, with the former Ireland boss suggesting Fellaini’s hair was causing him trouble with officials.

“When you’ve a big mop of black hair like that, you’re more than likely to get picked on by the referee,” he said.

Having got the chop, Fellaini will look like a new player next season.

But, having endured a torrid first season at Old Trafford following his move from Everton, United fans will hope the midfielder plays like a new one too.