ALBAWABA - Lamine Yamal, who was able in a short time to become a very famous international football player, but as he belongs to the Islamic religion, questions surrounding him whether he fasts in Ramadan emerged on social media.
He is widely regarded as one of the best young footballers in the world with a bright future ahead. Lamine Yamal, 17, was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain, to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother.
Does Lamine Yamal fast during Ramadan football trainings?
Spanish newspaper "Sport" confirmed that Barcelona players Ansu Fati and Lamine Jamal are observing Ramadan fasting this year.
Lamine Yamal, Spanish football player. (Shutterstock)
Barcelona team is expected to play against Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. According to the newspaper, fasting will affect six players in the match, including two from Barcelona.
The newspaper explained that fasting will include abstaining from eating or drinking during daylight hours, which may affect the players' physical performance.
It also indicated that Barcelona already faced similar cases in the past and is very flexible with the players. The team has previously gone through similar situations with other players such as Ousmane Dembele and Franck Kessie.
