Kalidou Koulibaly praises Premier League’s ‘amazing’ Ramadan breaks
The Premier League has introduced breaks to benefit Muslim players fasting this month Kalidou Koulibaly has praised the Premier League for halting games so that Muslim players are able to break their Ramadan fast. A number of fixtures across England have been paused after sunset so that those participating in the Islamic holy month are […]
3 years ago
Nantes player dropped for refusing to break Ramadan fast
‘I set rules’ Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare has confirmed that he dropped defender Jaouen Hadjam for refusing to break his fast. Hadjam is one of several Muslim footballers around the world taking part in Ramadan in which players of the Islamic faith fast in daylight hours for a month from March 21/22 and ends with […]
3 years ago
Match officials asked to allow players to break fast during Ramadan
Ramadan begins this week Match officials across the leagues in the country have been asked to allow players to break their fast during evening matches over Ramadan. A number of footballers across the country including the likes of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez and Chelsea’s Ngolo Kante will fast this month, which includes […]
3 years ago
Blackburn Rovers become first club in UK to host Eid prayers at stadium
A wonderful gesture from Blackburn Blackburn Rovers have become the first club in the United Kingdom to open their stadium to host Eid prayers. Over 2,000 attended Ewood Park The Championship club opened the doors at Ewood Park to allow over 2,000 Muslims, with men and women arriving from as early as 8:30am, to mark […]
4 years ago
Sadio Mane reveals how Liverpool have helped Muslim players during Ramadan
A touch of class from Liverpool Sadio Mane has revealed the lengths that Liverpool have gone to help him and his fellow Muslim teammates during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan begins on April 2 and ends on May 2, when Muslims will celebrate Eid Mubarak. As part of the traditions, Muslims are required to […]
4 years ago
History made in Bundesliga as Mainz 05 defender is allowed to break Ramadan fast
It’s the first time it has happened in the Bundesliga Mainz 05 defender Moussa Niakhate thanked officials for allowing him to break his fast for Ramadan during their Bundesliga game against Augsburg. Muslims around the world are currently observing Ramadan, meaning that they cannot eat or drink during daylight hours, with some players’ fasts ending […]
4 years ago