Cairo: Egypt’s Grand Mufti said players in the country’s national football team will not be required to fast in Ramadan during their participation in the this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
The fatwa by Mufti Shawki Allam states that Muslims who are traveling are permitted by Islamic law ‘to postpone their fasting’ until they return home.
In statements to Al-Masry El-Youm newspaper, Allam said although it is permitted for the national team players to postpone fasting, he stressed that it would be best if they were able to fast.
Russia is set to host the World Cup between June 14 and July 15.
Egypt’s first match will be against Uruguay on June 15. They then come up against the hosts on June 19, before facing Saudi Arabia on June 25.
The beginning of the tournament will coincide with the last days of Ramadan, the annual holy muslim fasting month, set to start May 16.
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Egypt mufti says players at World Cup not required to fast in Ramadan
Egypt mufti says players at World Cup not required to fast in Ramadan
Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Manchester United $21 million
- Ruben Amorim was fired as head coach on January 5 after just 14 months in the job
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United’s cost for firing Ruben Amorim could reach £15.9 million ($21.4 million), the Premier League club said in a New York Stock Exchange filing.
Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he made provocative comments about his position within United’s hierarchy.
“A charge of £6.3 million for the write off of related intangible assets and a provision of £15.9 million, representing the maximum potential amount of future settlement payments, will be recognized in the statement of profit or (loss) during the second half of the year ending 30 June 2026,” the club wrote of its Amorim-related costs.
The £6.3 million ($8.5 million) is related to the cost of hiring Amorim from Sporting Lisbon in November 2024.
The figure of £15.9 million represents United’s potential maximum owed to Amorim and his coaching staff. The filing didn’t specify but media reports indicate the final figure includes factors such as if, or when, Amorim gets a new job.
The 20-time English champion has hired Michael Carrick on a contract to the end of the season, and the former United player has overseen the team’s rise to fourth place in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace.
Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he made provocative comments about his position within United’s hierarchy.
“A charge of £6.3 million for the write off of related intangible assets and a provision of £15.9 million, representing the maximum potential amount of future settlement payments, will be recognized in the statement of profit or (loss) during the second half of the year ending 30 June 2026,” the club wrote of its Amorim-related costs.
The £6.3 million ($8.5 million) is related to the cost of hiring Amorim from Sporting Lisbon in November 2024.
The figure of £15.9 million represents United’s potential maximum owed to Amorim and his coaching staff. The filing didn’t specify but media reports indicate the final figure includes factors such as if, or when, Amorim gets a new job.
The 20-time English champion has hired Michael Carrick on a contract to the end of the season, and the former United player has overseen the team’s rise to fourth place in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace.
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