Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has explained to fans why he still uses a cracked iPhone.
Here's how the Algerian responded to fans questioning the state of his blue iPhone 13 Pro.
What's the story?
Riyad Mahrez posted a picture of himself boarding a plane to Houston, Texas with Manchester City for their pre-season tour.
Fans were quick to point out the cracks at the back of Mahrez's iPhone 13 Pro.
The City forward had to defend his phone by using two solid excuses.
It still works
Mahrez told his fans that the phone still works, therefore not needing to replace or fix it... his other cheeky response was that he was waiting for his contract to be extended by City.
According to the iStore website, the price of the iPhone 13 Pro starts at around R21 999.
His fans were quick to point out his millionaire status and that he should either get his phone fixed or simply buy a new one.
Was waiting for the new contract ???? https://t.co/lqfwg9mHdL
— Riyad Mahrez (@Mahrez22) July 16, 2022
The best replies to Mahrez's cracked phone
Fans responded in a myriad of ways to the star's cracked mobile.
The most common replies were of fans questioning why the 31-year-old still has the broken device, while others felt validated by Mahrez continuing to use his unkept phone.
Twitter user @mr_lifer said: "Ahh.. Even this billionaire is using a cracked phone."
Twitter user @Atolani11 joked: If Mahrez can use a broke iPhone, I need to take life easy then."
Scroll through the gallery to see Mahrez's pre-season snaps and his cracked phone
Another user praised Mahrez for keeping his cracked phone:
"There is nothing wrong with your phone, continue using it as long as it works to your satisfaction, you can get a new one and it gets cracked that same week, the body doesn't affect the phone's functions."
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