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Seattle Sounders Muslim Players Reflect on Support Received during Ramadan

Observing Ramadan away from family and friends can pose some challenges, failing to get support during the long days of fast and prayers.

For Abdoulaye Cissoko and Nouhou Tolo, both players at Seattle Sounders FC, the support they got from their club and colleagues was overwhelming.

The Major League Soccer decision to pause games to allow Muslim players to break their fast was also incredible, Seattle Sounders FC reported.

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“This is very good,” said Cissoko. “When we start the game, we feel a little bit weak after 10-15 minutes because we didn’t drink all day, so it’s good to have this break…I am very grateful to the league.”

Nouhou considers the religious practice of Ramadan “routine” and “normal,” having grown up with balancing football and Ramadan fasting.

But to have a North American league like MLS recognize the Islamic holy month by acting in solidarity to those who practice the Islamic faith, meant the world to them.

“For me it was very emotional,” said Nouhou. “I was very happy to get my break and to be able to do that.”

Colleagues’ Support

Nouhou said he also found a sense of comfort rooming with forward Léo Chú.

“He is always praying and has his Bible, and it’s the same for me and the Quran,” he said. “I am happy that people support me and I try to support them.”

The Sounders organization as a whole has also been encouraging throughout these 30 days.

“I really appreciate what [the club] does for me, especially for the league, too,” said Nouhou. “They support me during Ramadan…It’s almost done, but it makes me happy for what they do to support me.”

Cissoko added: “It’s good that the club shows love and respect. It’s nice to be in this league and with the Seattle Sounders.”

The English Premier League was also praised for pausing games to allow Muslim players break their fast mid-match during the fasting month.

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