Does fasting affect a football player's sportsmanship?

The Effects of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Football Players and Implications for Domestic Football Leagues Over the Next Decade: A Systematic Review. Apr 13, 2022 ... The referee halted play at sunset in an elite German soccer match so a Muslim player could break his Ramadan fast and take a drink. During the Loons' match against North Texas SC, the game was stopped at 8:01 p.m. to allow players a chance to break their fast. While this is a wonderful ... Mar 22, 2024 ... Muslim players called up to the France national team have been asked to reschedule their fasting for after the international break. The ... Apr 3, 2024 ... Players in blue uniforms, some standing and some kneeling, gathered on the sideline. Everton's Muslim players broke their fast during a ... It is not permissible to break an obligatory fast for the purpose of playing sport, because breaking the fast is only allowed in the case of a valid excuse ... Apr 8, 2023 ... Premier League matches will see a brief halt in proceedings to provide a window for Muslim players to eat and drink pitchside during Ramadan. Jan 3, 2023 ... During Ramadan, football players may have to make sacrifices in terms of their training and performance. Fasting can cause dehydration and ... Apr 1, 2024 ... The Rugby Football League, “as a matter of urgency”, to follow the example of other sports and introduce pauses allowing players observing Ramadan to break ... Mar 22, 2023 ... Choudhury's religion is particularly important to him at this time of year – Ramadan begins in late March. During the holy month, Muslims are encouraged to ...