The French Football Federation does not want "Ramadan breaks" to break the fast in the middle of a match. While elsewhere in Europe the regulations are starting to evolve.

“A time to play sports, a time to practice your religion,” the FFF's guideline says. ‘As a professional, I would be surprised if this happened,’ says former French international Paul-Michel Blanquer, who played for Ligue 1 side Montpellier and Ligue 2 side Lille.