HOW do you practice Ramadan as a footballer? 

What is it like to fast during Ramadan as a pro footballer? Players and devout muslims like Mo Salah, Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mané have done much to elevate the visibility of Islam in modern football. But during the holy month of Ramadan competing at the elite level can get difficult. How is it possible? We talk to Dynamo Dresden’s Ahmet Arslan who has been banging in goals for fun in German football. He tells us about the challenges of practicing his faith and how to stay away from drinking water during daylight hours. Arslan feels support from his club and finds inner peace through fasting, though Ramadan is not without its attendant difficulties in Europe and Germany…
Report & editing: Tom Gennoy
Camera: Joe Wright
____
DW Kick Off! provides you with a unique glimpse into the game that has captivated millions of fans across the world. We explore football stories ranging from fan culture, great sporting moments, tactical analysis, and the politics behind the game.
Subscribe and delve into the football world with DW Kick Off!
▸ subscribe: goo.gl/Y799RK
▸ help us create subtitles: goo.gl/fz2L61
▸ our channel: / dwkickoff
More football stories here:
Twitter: / dw_sports
Website: dw.com/sports
We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: p.dw.com/p/MF1G

Спорт