Philippe Diallo defends the FFF of any “religious discrimination” over Ramadan. “The trial against the Federation is a bad trial, unjust, and based on false foundations,” he says.
The FFF is notably criticized for not adapting its “general framework” in order to make it easier for Muslim players to practice fasting. In some countries, breaks are allowed during matches to break the fast. The head of the Federation refused to exert any pressure on the players.