With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, attention is turning to football arenas in Europe and the world to follow how Muslim players reconcile the obligation of fasting and adherence to the intense match schedule. This topic highlights the physical and psychological difficulties facing these players, in addition to the measures taken by major clubs to create a suitable climate for fasting players, with the aim of ensuring that they continue to perform at their best while respecting the obligation of fasting.
The major European championships, especially the English Premier League and the French and German leagues, witness the presence of elite Muslim players who are keen to fast during the month of Ramadan, which has led some sports federations to take special measures that include stopping play for a few minutes at breakfast time, in order to allow the players the opportunity to drink water and eat some dates.
