Some association football players are Muslims, and their clubs have adapted to their principles.
In July 2013, BBC journalist Rob Cowling remarked that Muslim players were changing the culture of English football.[1] The Islamic observance of Ramadan, affects the ability of players to train and play,[2] while some players have refused to wear football shirts sponsored by gambling and finance companies, as gambling and charging interest are forbidden in Islam.[3]
Some Muslim players have been subjected to racist abuse in the sport, and clubs which sign Muslim players have also been targeted.[4]
- ^ Rob Cowling (5 July 2013). "Premier League: How Muslims are changing English football culture". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Tusdiq Din (23 August 2011). "Fasting and football. How do top-flight Muslims cope?". The Independent. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Saj Chowdhury and Ben Smith (12 June 2013). "Newcastle's Papiss Cisse plans club talks over new shirt sponsor". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Paul Gittings (8 February 2013). "Israeli football club torched after signing Muslim players". CNN. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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