The French Football Federation (FFF) has implemented a controversial policy prohibiting Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan while training with the national team, specifically affecting France's U19 squad. Mahamadou Diawara withdrew from the squad, refusing to stop his fast for the eight days of international duty, as reported by @LaurensJulien. This decision has sparked significant backlash, with critics arguing it enforces secularism in a manner perceived as anti-Muslim, reflecting a broader debate on religious freedom and secular policies in sports.
The body overseeing French soccer has a history of enforcing secularism in ways critics argue is anti-Muslim, including a recent reported ban on players fasting during training with the national team https://t.co/sukgAaa575
🚨The France Football Federation has prohibited its players from practicing Ramadan during this international break. Mahamadou Diawara has withdrawn from the France u19 squad for refusing to stop his fast for the eight days of international duty. 🇫🇷🤯 (Source: @LaurensJulien) https://t.co/41WNltpPzY
BREAKING: FRENCH FOOTBALL FEDERATION BAN MUSLIM PLAYERS FROM FASTING DURING RAMADAN https://t.co/i47RkyN1Tb
Mahamadou Diawara has left France's U19 squad after learning that the French Football Federation (FFF) have installed new rules forbidding Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan when training with the national team, sources have told ESPN's @LaurensJulien. https://t.co/v4BqoYh4nk
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