A lack of energy and strength from not eating and drinking is often the first thought of those not fasting, but an opposing case is often argued by those who do. "It's a complicated situation," he told Egyptian TV channel DMC. It gives them mental strength which can play a significant role in allowing them to overcome any physical challenges which they will face. I guess, maybe, it makes me more peaceful inside. In a previous interview with the Daily Mail, Mane said:Religion is very important to me. "To be honest, it's not that difficult," he told Ben Welch of, . Governing bodies, including the Football Association, produce support information every year ahead of Ramadan to make coaches and managers aware that some players may choose to be fasting. odern-day players have their food, water and sleep carefully monitored by specialists. The Top 50 is based purely in my opinion, and goes in order of position. "It's a complicated situation," he told Egyptian TV channel DMC. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Kolasinac was once part of a group of Muslim players at Arsenal that included Mesut Ozil andShkodran Mustafi and that offered inspiration to the clubs supporters who share their faith. Again it is a very individual decision to be made. The World Cup will push players to their limits as they attempt to make a name for themselves on the game's biggest stage. Pogba adopted Islam as an adult and Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick was recently asked in a press conference whether Pogbas fasting during Ramadan was to blame for his poor form in recent weeks. "But it was never an indicator of how a player performs. "My best games were all during Ramadanonce I even had to break my fast during a game when Adhan al-Maghreb time came. Please refrain from any hatred towards religion, keep all feedback constructive and also I recognise there are some footballers who may be left off this left, however this is just my Top 50. It seems a smart play and it caused quite a stir on social media as people caught on. "The Islamic festival of Ramadan began on May 16, and fasting runs through daylight hours.Nathan Ellington, a former Premier League forward with Wigan Athletic of Muslim faith, believes the difficulty of playing during Ramadan is sometimes overplayed. I think I made the decision to play for Morocco because its where my parents come from, how they raised me in a Moroccan, Muslim home, so I thought Id be more comfortable playing for the Morocco national team, Hakimi told the Bundesliga website in 2020. "It's physically exhausting. See How To Advertise.
"But it was never an indicator of how a player performs. players at their absolute zenith pic.twitter.com/RYll5hjrVt. But over the years, rarely did a player underperform or collapse out of exhaustion during Ramadan. ", Modern-day players have their food, water and sleep carefully monitored by specialists.Dr Zafar Iqbal is head of sports medicine at Crystal Palace and a consultant in sports and exercise medicine. "During pre-season a few years ago, when the fasts were long, the manager allowed those players who were fasting to train just a single session and then a gym session as opposed to a double session outside. No, no, said Rangnick. The holy month of Ramadana time when devotees do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunsethas led to coaches and nutritionists seeking special plans to ensure players can cope with the complexities of playing in the game's most famous tournament at a time of such huge religious importance. "Certainly the players I've worked with who have fasted have all said that they find fasting helps them mentally and that they feel even more disciplined and appreciative of what they have," he explained. Almost all players are Muslim and many are practicing Muslimsso they pray five times a day and such. You need to be in perfect physical condition and the right frame of mind, usually at the end of a gruelling domestic season. The PSG full-back, often identified as one of the worlds best in his position, observes Ramadan every year. Yeo Moriba, his mother, has been described as his inspiration. One just has to look at the success of Muslim footballers, past and present, who have prioritised their faith without the need to compromise.". The former Arsenal defender, who now turns out for Marseille, also plays for Bosnia and Herzegovina the country of his parents. Nathan Ellington, a former Premier League forward with Wigan Athletic of Muslim faith, believes the difficulty of playing during Ramadan is sometimes overplayed. Ramadan 2022 began at the start of April and ends with the celebration of Eid on May 2. "The players need much time for their bodies to return to its normal state. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Religion / Islam for Muslims / 54 Muslim Players For The Premier League Season 2016-2017 (63888 Views), 1 Ummah Present Peace & Unity Conventions 2016 Abuja Nigeria / Notable Dates Islamic Calender 1438 AH 2016 To 2017 / 2016 Ashura Day: Shia Slash Themselves With Cutlasses (Disturbing Photos) (2) (3) (4), Photos Of Newly Built Mosque In Enugu State / Ghana Female Muslim Students Twerk To One Corner, To Be Punished / NAIRALAND RAMADAN QUIZ COMPETITION: SEASON 2, Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). Muslims the world over are currently observing Ramadan a month of fasting, prayer and reflection commemorating the prophet Muhammads first revelation and this includes a number of high-profile footballers, who play for clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid. And at the last World Cup, Germany internationalOzil told reporters: "Ramadan starts on Saturday, but I will not take part because I am working.". There was no conflict between religion and the fact that I wanted to play football. Arguably one of the most famous Muslims in the world, Salah is currently observing Ramadan although the Egypt international has not spoken publicly about his plans for fasting. Rudiger is a practising Muslim and used Chelseas recent trip to the United Arab Emirates for the Club World Cup to underline his devotion to his faith. doubt Hazard, 54 Muslim Players For The Premier League Season 2016-2017, 1 Ummah Present Peace & Unity Conventions 2016 Abuja Nigeria, Notable Dates Islamic Calender 1438 AH 2016 To 2017, 2016 Ashura Day: Shia Slash Themselves With Cutlasses (Disturbing Photos), Re: 54 Muslim Players For The Premier League Season 2016-2017, Photos Of Newly Built Mosque In Enugu State, Ghana Female Muslim Students Twerk To One Corner, To Be Punished, NAIRALAND RAMADAN QUIZ COMPETITION: SEASON 2. He said: "Players are different, and in the past few years, the Egyptian national team played many games in Ramadan when some players broke their fast and some kept with the religious commitment. Nairaland - Copyright 2005 - 2022 Oluwaseun Osewa. For those fasting, the focus should be as sharp as ever. "A lack of energy and strength from not eating and drinking is often the first thought of those not fasting, but an opposing case is often argued by those who do.In this blog fromThe Renegade Pharmacist, there is an explanation of how a long period without food "takes us away from our own minds into a more conscious state, where we observe our thoughts, emotions and sensations in a much deeper level. For example, our team will meet Uruguay in the World Cup after 30 days of fasting, the players' bodies will be used to very little amounts of food and drinks. "I've also been touched by some of the kind gestures from understanding team-mates. As a player and as a professional, hes used to that and he knows how to handle that and to deal with that. For footballers of Muslim faith, though, the upcoming tournament in Russia is even more complicated. But, judging by his pair of goals against Manchester United, fasting is definitely not affecting Salahs game. "However, the spiritual and mental aspect can, in many ways, inspire and motivate the footballers further, by allowing them to be more focused. 62Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. "I've found this with other Muslim athletes in other sports, such as cricket and rugby, where individuals fast during both training and games and feel it helps them mentally.". Jumma Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters #AlwaysBelieve pic.twitter.com/wF86BWJG19, Antonio Rdiger (@ToniRuediger) February 11, 2022. Fasting during Ramadan means no food or fluids can be consumed during daylight hours. He was introduced to the Islamic faith by his mother. "Of course, the Ramadan period can be a challenging time for the Muslim footballers, as the profession they are in is physically demanding," explains Islam Momani, the co-founder and director of the Association of Muslim Footballers, a network group for players to connect and share their experiences.
The Manchester City midfieldersent over 3,000 meals to Indonesia the country with the largest Muslim population in the world to help those in need during the month of Ramadan. I wont touch alcohol. "However, the spiritual and mental aspect can, in many ways, inspire and motivate the footballers further, by allowing them to be more focused. Dr Zafar Iqbal is head of sports medicine at Crystal Palace and a consultant in sports and exercise medicine. He approached me [and said], Jerome, please dont say anything. But we never ask a player to break his fast, we just explain what they have to do nutrition-wise from a medical point of view.". People think Muslims fast to torture themselvesas a show of devotion to our faithbut this is not true. Fasting is an individual decision, and exceptions can be made when travelling away from home or if a person is unwell. "Governing bodies, including the Football Association, produce support information every year ahead of Ramadan to make coaches and managers aware that some players may choose to be fasting. I respect the rules of Islam and I pray five times a day, always. In the true spirit of the Third Pillar of Islam, which promotes almsgiving and charity, Gundogan used his own wealth to give something back in an act of extreme kindness. They have one more warm-up match to play before the tournament begins and Tunisian journalist Souhail Khmira explained to B/R: "By the time we play at the World Cup, Ramadan would have ended, but it does take a huge toll on the players. The Chelsea and France midfielder once fasted in secret at Caen in the midst of summer, according to an episode of Oh My Goals Soccer Stories. Actually, I havent spoken with him about that but I dont think this will affect his game and his performance.. Mohamed Aboul-Ela, the national-team doctor, described how fasting works around demanding football schedulessuch as the upcoming World Cup. Against Portugal, he was left holding his leg after a straight forward save; versus Turkey, he fell to the floor clutching his arm after an innocuous bump. Edouard Mendy has made a few high-profile errors of late, but his is the exception rather than the norm for a keeper who has been outstanding for Chelsea ever since he joined. It gives them mental strength which can play a significant role in allowing them to overcome any physical challenges which they will face.". Paul Pogba is the latest Muslim to have joined the English Premier League, playing for Manchester United. I only made this for fun and to increase my knowledge. Im asking you to do this., I respected his choice . As someone who fasts, let me assure you, we barely get by with daily tasks, let alone an intensive practice schedule. "My best games were all during Ramadanonce I even had to break my fast during a game when Adhan al-Maghreb time came. Salah took up the travel option ahead of Liverpool's Champions League final in Kiev, Ukraine. All rights reserved. Again it is a very individual decision to be made.
"The article goes on to state that eating only once or twice daily makes it possible to act with more clarity and less impulse.That sentiment seems to crop up regularly among those who fast during Ramadan. That sentiment seems to crop up regularly among those who fast during Ramadan. "Momani of the AFM also told B/R: "There is no conflict between being a professional footballer and being of Muslim faith. Pogba has previously spoken about discovering his spiritual side in recent years. "During pre-season a few years ago, when the fasts were long, the manager allowed those players who were fasting to train just a single session and then a gym session as opposed to a double session outside.
The Islamic festival of Ramadan began on May 16, and fasting runs through daylight hours. Hes finding an incredible strength to play continuously and train during Ramadan. The article goes on to state that eating only once or twice daily makes it possible to act with more clarity and less impulse. "Egyptian players, including Salah, of course, have the experience of playing during fasting or after breaking their fast during Ramadan, because it's a thing they do over the years again and again.". Hes a young player in the middle of Ramadan, so hes not eating during the day, Rodgers said. It was also really hot, so you could tell that he was suffering, said teammate Jerome Rothen. There is now less confusion and more understanding around the holy month than in the past. "We always try to prepare the best circumstances for our fasting players. Born and raised in Senegal, Mendy is a Muslim and is currently observing the fast, which is the Fourth Pillar of Islam. Mendy helped Chelsea to the Champions League title in his first season after signing in the summer of 2021 and could add another major trophy to his collection if Chelsea beat Liverpool in the FA Cup final this May. When I was at Liverpool, Luis Suarez would frequently come up to me and remind me that it's now sunset and time to eat and we would discuss Ramadan, as he had team-mates at Ajax who used to fast.".
"Egyptian players, including Salah, of course, have the experience of playing during fasting or after breaking their fast during Ramadan, because it's a thing they do over the years again and again. Abdel-Zaher El-Saqqa is a former Egypt international defender who was capped 112 times by his country and spent most of his professional career in Turkey.