Ramadan coverage stays in place throughout Premier League
Premier League to proceed Ramadan breaks for fasting gamers
The Premier League and the FA will once more enable transient match pauses so Muslim gamers can break their quick throughout Ramadan.
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How Ramadan breaks will work
British media reviews confirmed that the Premier League and the The Soccer Affiliation will proceed coverage that permits quick pauses in matches throughout Ramadan.
The purpose is to provide Muslim gamers and officers if wanted, an opportunity to interrupt their quick after sundown.
In keeping with BBC, crew captains and match officers will focus on prematurely whether or not pause is required. If agreed, a tough time can be set earlier than kick-off.
The break can be quick and strictly restricted to breaking the quick.
Clear guidelines for the pause
The report confused that matches won’t be stopped whereas the ball is in play. As an alternative the pause will occur on the nearest appropriate stoppage, reminiscent of aim kick, free kick or throw-in.
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Officers have additionally made it clear that the pause can’t be used for tactical talks, water breaks or teaching directions.
Its solely goal is to permit gamers to eat or drink briefly.
This strategy follows the identical mannequin utilized in earlier seasons and is designed to respect each non secular wants and the circulation of the sport.
Coverage first launched in 2021
The settlement was first reached in 2021 when the Premier League formally allowed Muslim gamers to interrupt their quick throughout matches.
The primary well-known instance got here in April 2021 throughout match between Leicester Metropolis & Crystal Palace.
That sport was paused across the 30 minute at a aim kick permitting Wesley Fofana & Cheikhou Kouyate to take fluids and vitality drinks.
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Muslim gamers throughout the League
A number of Muslim gamers at present characteristic within the Premier League, together with:
Liverpool: (Mohamed Salah & Hugo Ekitike &Ibrahima Konate)
Manchester Metropolis: (Omar Marmoush & Rayan Ait-Nouri & Abdukodir Khusanov & Rayan Cherki)
Aston villa: (Boubacar Kamara & Amadou Onana)
Everton: (Idrissa Gana Gueye & Iliman Ndiaye)
Manchester United: (Noussair Mazraoui & Bryan Mbeumo & Amad Diallo)
Tottenham Hotspur: (Mohammed Kudus & Yves Bissouma)
Sunderland: (Habib Diarra & Chemsdine Talbi)
Newcastle United: (Yoane Wissa & Malick Thiaw)
Arsenal: (William Saliba)
Bournemouth: (Amine Adli & Enes Unal)
Burnley: (Hannibal Mejbri)
Crystal Palace: (Ismaila Sarr)
Nottingham Forest: (Ibrahim Sangare)