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Always one to denounce, Demba Ba has not failed to react to the French Football Federation's measures concerning Ramadan. Now a sports advisor at Dunkerque, the former Senegalese international deplores the fact that the FFF forbids Muslim players on French team duty to fast. What's more, some media are reporting that Lyon's Mahamadou Diawara has been dropped from the French U19 squad for refusing to abide by these rules.
"If you want to deny them facilities in the lifestyle they've chosen, I can understand that, but no... you want to forbid them to be Muslim. Because whether we like it or not, it's part of their identity that we're trying to erase", Demba Ba starts by claiming on his social networks. And he adds. "Have you ever imagined the positive impact that players could have in their performances and vis-à-vis their coaches and hierarchical superiors, if they were supported in their efforts rather than condemned? Soccer still has a lot to learn when it comes to human management. Furthermore, France has refused to give a break during matches to break the fast, unlike other leagues such as the Premier League.
