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Premier League to pause matches again for Ramadan fast-breaks

Premier League to pause matches again for Ramadan fast-breaks

By Nilufa Buksh
17/02/2026
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The Premier League and English Football League will once again pause matches briefly during Ramadan to allow Muslim players to break their fast.

Ramadan begins this week and lasts for a month, during which Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset.

Captains and match officials will agree on a suitable moment to stop play, usually during a goal-kick, free-kick or throw-in.

The initiative was first introduced in 2021 during a match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace.

Several Premier League players, including Mohamed Salah, observe Ramadan each year, with clubs also adjusting schedules to support them during the holy month.

Source: BBC Sports

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