Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic refused to divulge which of his Muslim players are observing Ramadan ahead of Mondays World Cup last-16 meeting with Germany. The 30-day dawn-to-dusk fast began on Sunday and Halilhodzic, 61, bristled at a routine question about the subject in his pre-match news conference. Play media Jump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. World Cup 2014: Algeria 1-1 Russia highlights This is a private matter and when you ask this you lack respect and ethics, said the Bosnian. The players will do as they wish and I would like to stop this controversy. Ramadan is mandatory for Muslims and one of the five pillars of Islam, although there are exemptions for the sick, pregnant, infirm or elderly. Individuals who are travelling or going to war are also permitted to avoid it and this is the provision under which most athletes will delay the fast until a more suitable time. It is an issue that Halilhodzic did not take kindly to being quizzed about, adding: Ramadan is here and I read in some Algerian newspapers criticisms about me, about my image, about my honour. They are trying to raise hatred against Vahid, against my family, and this is really disgusting.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 06:20:16 +0000
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