"In the Premier League you are free to do whatever suits you. They will never do anything against your faith and this is great. I fast every day, I don't miss any day. It has become normal and very easy for me. Training is still the same during Ramadan but when we go [for away matches], we might need to eat later than the others so the chef prepares food for us, making sure everything is in place as at home."
"Domestic football therefore does not allow for players to take breaks while observing Ramadan. And that led to Nantes goalkeeper Anthony Lopes collapsing to the turf and faking an injury to force a break in play during their 2-0 win against Le Havre on Sunday. Holding his left leg, medical staff ran onto the pitch while play stopped temporarily."
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, creating challenges for professional athletes. The Premier League and Bundesliga have implemented formal breaks allowing fasting players to eat and drink during matches. France has not adopted this practice due to strict religious laws. During a Nantes match, goalkeeper Anthony Lopes faked an injury to force a stoppage, enabling five Muslim teammates to reach the touchline for food and drink. This improvised solution highlights the lack of official accommodation for Ramadan observance in French football.
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