Match Week 3

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Tarikh: 17 May 2008
Hari: Sabtu
Masa: 10.00 pagi-12.00 pagi

Sekian

Ramadan Fast Colors Spain’s La Liga

BARCELONA — Muslim stars in giant teams at the Spanish League (La Liga) are the talk of the city, but this time not because of their breathtaking performance but rather their religion. Spanish dailies have for days been splashing headlines about the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Spanish courts.

FC Barcelona’s fans are wondering if their favorite players Yaya Toure, Eric Abidal and Lilian Thuram are fasting or not.

The Muslim footballers are in a real dilemma after the team’s doctors ruled out in press statements allowing the trio to fast during match days.

During Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain during daylight hours from food, drink, smoking and sex.

After moving from France’s Monaco for 10 million euros, talented midfielder Toure made it clear that practicing Islam, including fasting, does not affect his successful soccer career.

He was named by Eurosport in 2005 as one of the most promising young players in the world.

Compatriot defenders Abidal and Thuram are also playing for the 2006-07 runner-up and a twice winner of the UEFA Champions League.

Abidal, a former Lyon player who signed last season a four-year contract for FC Barcelona for 15 million euros, is known for being an observant Muslim.

He has been photographed many times carrying a copy of the Noble Qur’an at his training kits.

No Contradiction

The league’s last season winner Real Madrid was adamant to let its Muslim midfielder and the backbone of the royal team Mammadou Diarra fast during Ramadan.

But both sides have finally reached an agreement preventing Diarra from fasting only in match days.

Frederick Kanoute, the French striker of Seville FC, the 2006-07 league’s third and the holder of last season’s cup championship, has ridiculed suggestions that fasting might affect his performance.

“Those who know Islam understand that fasting empowers and does not weaken the Muslim.”

Kanoute proved his point last season after being crowned the league’s top scorer with 20 goals, outperforming football legends such as Brazilian Ronaldinho.

This has convinced his club not to pressure him on his religious beliefs, according to the ABC daily.

Kanoute, a practicing Muslim who regularly performs his prayers even in the locker room, refused last season to wear a jersey advertising for an inte gambling site, because gambling is forbidden in Islam.

His team had to give him a brand-free jersey until he accepted wearing the sponsored jersey in return for money to an Islamic charity.

source: Islamonline.com (18Sep07)

Match Week 2 Review - 3 May 2008

	Famsy Footbalitis League
	Turf de Melbourne
	Alhambra	0-1	Freedom Fighters
	Clayton Destiny	2-0	Shabab Cergas
	Al-Ahly	3-0	Bunga Tanjung
	White Roses	1-1	Westside Labourist

Farhan al-Ahly:
"alhamdulillah, kita berjaya pada 2 game yg awal walaupun tahap permainan masih tidak memuaskan dan banyak peluang keemasan dilepaskan dengan begitu sahaja..insyaAllah, kami akan memperbaiki kelemahan menjelang pertemuan dgn Clayton.."

Asmawi Shabab Cergas:
Secara keseluruhan permainan berlangsung dengan baik dan lancar. Terdapat peningkatan berbanding perlawanan pembukaan 2 minggu lepas. Dengan kehadiran lebih ramai peserta menambahkan lagi kemeriahan pada hari perlawanan. Team Shabab Cergas juga tidak ketinggalan mempamerkan aksi-aksi hebat tetapi malangnya rezeki tidak menyebelahi kami. Walau apapun kami akan cuba sedaya-upaya pada perlawanan seterusnya. Doakan kami berjaya...

Nazri al-Hambra:
Perlawanan antara 2 pasukan gergasi ini memang sengit seperti dijangkakan. Melalui pemerhatian saya, team alhambra masih mencari kesinambungan antara pemain2 dan insyallah, pengalaman akan membantu kami untuk terus memburu juara liga musim ini. Tahniah kepada para pemain dan teruskan usaha.

Muhamad Nor Freedom Fighters:
Alhamdulillah dan terima kasih saya ucapkan kepada semua yang terlibat terutamanya team saya dan team lawan di atas semangat keIslaman dan kesukanan yang anda tunjukkan.

Mohd Fikri White Roses:
Syukur kerana kami masih mampu mengekalkan rekod tanpa kalah. Tahniah kepada Wan, Fakri, Nazer, Syarul, Afiq Omar, Firadaus (di loan kpd team lain), Hafiz Alami (di loan), Ismail, Zaini dan tak lupa jua kepada saya sendiri, kerana berjaya bermain dengan gigih tanpa menimbulkan huru-hara. Apa-apa pun, semoga ciri-ciri Muslim akan kita kekalkan pada perlawanan-perlawanan seterusnya...Play as a Muslim!!!

Ariff Westside Labourist:

Alhamdulillah, we managed to get a draw from our match against White Roses.

I would like to congratulate the players from both sides for displaying an exciting match. Our team were better organized compared to the previous match against Al-Ahly and this time around we even took the lead with a spectacular goal from Suboh. I could have changed the strategy and told the players to play with a more defending approach. But then again, Westside Labourists is all about playing beatiful. We cannot afford to sacrifice our style of football just to get a good result. Anyway, I hope we all learn from our mistakes and show a better performance in the next match.

Hikbal Clayton's Destiny:
Alhamdulillah, congrates Clayton Destiny. Keep up the good work. May our success parallel with the intention that we agreed on.