{"id":119915,"date":"2025-03-03T14:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=119915"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:33:06","slug":"fa-cup-to-allow-muslim-players-to-break-fast-during-matches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/119915-fa-cup-to-allow-muslim-players-to-break-fast-during-matches\/","title":{"rendered":"FA Cup to allow Muslim players to break fast during matches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The English Football Association (FA) has announced that Muslim players will be given a brief pause to break their fast during FA Cup matches held during Ramadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision, reported by BBC, applies to key fixtures like Manchester City vs. Plymouth and Manchester United vs. Fulham, where several Muslim players observe fasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FA clarified that the stoppage will be brief and not used for tactical breaks. This move follows similar accommodations made in the Premier League in recent years, reinforcing football\u2019s commitment to inclusivity and respect for cultural diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The English Football Association (FA) has announced that Muslim players will be given a brief pause to break their fast during FA Cup matches held during Ramadan. This decision, reported by BBC, applies to key fixtures like Manchester City vs. Plymouth and Manchester United vs. Fulham, where several Muslim players observe fasting. 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