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  • Associated Press

    French soccer federation limits support for players' Ramadan observance. Critics see discrimination

    For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order, and this is not about to change. Wielding the principle of religious neutrality enshrined in the French constitution, the country’s soccer federation does not make things easy for international players who want to refrain from drinking or eating from dawn to sunset during the Islamic holy month. Ahead of training camps which took place in March, the federation made clear it would not change the schedule for meals and practices to accommodate players who want to fully observe the religious ritual.

  • BBC

    Qualifying for Europe would be 'highly successful season'

    The Magpies host seventh-placed West Ham, who are four points ahead of Eddie Howe's side, on Saturday at 12:30 GMT. Newcastle do still have a great opportunity of returning to Europe next season, but I think they need to beat West Ham at home.

  • BBC

    Old Firm to pursue defender Smal?

    Twente Enschede have confirmed that left-back Gijs Smal, who was being closely watched by Celtic and Rangers in January, will become a free agent at the end of the season. Celtic are negotiating with Benfica in the hope of lowering the £6m release clause for Paulo Bernardo, with the 22-year-old Portuguese midfielder on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.

  • BBC

    Irish Cup: Glentoran caretaker boss Declan Devine thinking of Linfield semi-final, not future

    Glentoran caretaker boss Declan Devine is focusing on Friday night's Irish Cup semi-final with Linfield, not whether he has a long-term future at the club.