Ramadan Mubarak! This Thursday, March 23, 2023 begins the blessed month of Ramadan. A period visibly dreaded by the staff of the France team who notably suggested to the Blues of Muslim faith to postpone their fast for a few days, reports The Team. The reason ? The latter should face the Netherlands in the Euro qualifiers this Friday, March 24.
If a few years earlier, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kanté had chosen to do Ramadan while chaining the matches, our colleagues indicate that the newcomers to the France team would not be able to impose themselves by practicing fasting . And if the FFF does not intend to impose anything on athletes, the staff does not hear it that way.
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Dividing decision-making
It is therefore only natural that certain recommendations were given only a few days after England took the decision to put in place a break during the meetings in order to break the fast. “I think you have to listen to all the players who are on the pitch and what their beliefs are, I salute England for taking this decision. It’s a step forward, it’s only the beginning”confided Marcus Thuram this Wednesday, March 22, 2023 during a press conference.
“The staff of the France team has recommended that the Blues of Muslim faith postpone their Ramadan, hoping that they choose a five-day postponement. Nevertheless, the French staff will not force anyone not to follow their faith”wrote Football News on his Twitter account on Thursday. A post that sparked strong reactions. “It’s a shame”, “They are stupid or what”, “It’s disrespectful, you have to respect the religion of others”, “They thought it was a holiday?”, “Ramadan does not happen don’t shift”, “What a shame to ask that to the players”, “Just making the proposal is completely shameful. It’s disrespect!”, could we read in the comments. A divisive recommendation.
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