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F rance’s governing body for soccer, the French Football Federation (FFF), has sparked fresh controversy over a reported policy that apparently prohibits Muslim athletes from fasting while at For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order. The country’s soccer federation wields the principle of religious neutrality enshrined in the French constitution, and doesn’t make things easy for players who want to refrain from drinking or eating from dawn to Depuis quelques années, la FFF préconise (implicitement) de ne pas appliquer le ramadan pendant les rassemblements des équipes nationales. Et cette année ne fait pas exception à la règle. Mais quel est le problème ? Following controversies of previous years, the French Football Federation (FFF) has established a general framework pertaining to the practice of Ramadan during national team gatherings, reports L’Équipe . Should matches be briefly interrupted at sunset to allow Muslim players to break their fast during the month of Ramadan? According to the French Football Federation, the answer is no, and it For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order. Wielding a principle of religious neutrality enshrined in the French constitution, the country's soccer Rabat - The French Football Federation (FFF) has sparked controversy by reportedly sending Mahamadou Diawara, who was initially called up to the U19 team, back to Lyon after he abstained from Interrupting matches to allow players to break their Ramadan fast, which is more than just a 'refreshing break,' is tantamount to establishing this Ramadan atmosphere on the soccer pitch and Rabat - Unlike English football leagues, France’s Football Federation (FFF) has refused to pause evening matches during the holy month of Ramadan to allow Muslim players to break their The French Football Federation has recently ruled against breaks for religious motives. But if French players’ attitude during the 2023 Ramadan are anything to go by, the debate is far from PARIS: France’s football federation has told referees they must not pause matches to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan, media reports said Friday. Unlike England’s En effet, ce jeudi, France Football dévoilait que lors du dernier rassemblement, en mars dernier, plusieurs joueurs de l’effectif de l’Équipe de France Espoirs (6 selon le média) avaient In contrast to the FFF's regressive stance, other European leagues, such as the English Premier League, have demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity by accommodating Muslim players during Ramadan matches 2 "Footballer leaves France’s U-19 camp after FFF’s new rules prevented Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan," Sportskeeda. This FIFPRO Chief Medical Officer Prof Dr Vincent Gouttebarge, a former professional footballer, played 14 seasons in France and the Netherlands. Prof Dr Gouttebarge takes us through the medical considerations around footballers observing Ramadan and highlights three core elements to boost the recovery of a player. The France Football Federation (FFF) have sent an email to all referees in France to remind them that they are NOT permitted to pause games to allow Muslim players to break their fast for Ramadan. En pratique, les staffs des équipes de France ont donc la consigne de ne pas modifier les conditions des stages des équipes de France cadrant ainsi la pratique du jeûne du ramadan. Menu Fermer Menu Keywords: Ramadan et football, joueurs musulmans en France, pression fédération française, gestion du Ramadan football, débats sur jeûne au football, liberté de culte dans le sport, respect de la foi dans le football, différences culturelles football, performance joueurs musulmans, comportement des joueurs pendant le Ramadan French Football Federation sparks outrage by refusing to allow Muslim players to break Ramadan fast during matches. Decision contrasts with policies in England and Germany Mon, Feb 03, 2025 Watch Live Match officials issued with guidance ahead of holy period of Ramadan and encouraged to find natural pause in play during evening matches to allow any Muslim player or match official to break their Written by: Manu Tournoux. Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat."
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