For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order, and this is not about to change. In France, meanwhile, Nantes coach Antoine Kombouare said last year he helped his players adapt their schedule to Ramadan’s requirements, but fasting on game day was not an option. “I can’t accept people saying that the FFF discriminates on …
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The Nice public prosecutor’s office opened a preliminary investigation Monday targeting football player Youcef Atal on charges “of defending terrorism” after he shared an antisemitic message on social media. The prosecutor’s office said Atal is also being investigated for “public incitement to hatred or violence because of a particular religion.” Atal, who plays for French league club Nice and the …
NICE, France — The Nice public prosecutor’s office opened a preliminary investigation Monday targeting soccer player Youcef Atal on charges “of defending terrorism” after he shared an antisemitic message on social media. The prosecutor’s office said Atal is also being investigated for “public incitement to hatred or violence because of a particular religion.” Atal, who plays for French league club …
