Inter Milan football coach Jose Mourinho has been criticized by an Italian Muslim leader for suggesting religious fasting marred a player's performance.
Intermidfielder Sulley Muntari was substituted in the first half of his team's 1-1 Serie A draw with Bari on Sunday.
Former Chelsea boss Mourinho said the Ghanaian was possibly lacking energy because of the fast he is observing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Millions around the world are abstaining from eating or drinking in daylight hours during the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
"I think Mourinho could talk a little less," Mohamed Nour Dachan, president of the Union of the Islamic community and organizations in Italy, told Sky television.
"A practicing (Muslim) player is not weakened because we know from the Institute of Sports Medicine that mental and psychological stability can give a sportsman an extra edge on the field. Read more ...
Intermidfielder Sulley Muntari was substituted in the first half of his team's 1-1 Serie A draw with Bari on Sunday.
Former Chelsea boss Mourinho said the Ghanaian was possibly lacking energy because of the fast he is observing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Millions around the world are abstaining from eating or drinking in daylight hours during the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
"I think Mourinho could talk a little less," Mohamed Nour Dachan, president of the Union of the Islamic community and organizations in Italy, told Sky television.
"A practicing (Muslim) player is not weakened because we know from the Institute of Sports Medicine that mental and psychological stability can give a sportsman an extra edge on the field. Read more ...
Source: Sky News
H/T: Fox News
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