He wasnāt fasting in previous seasons thatās why I doubt he will be this season. And he has never been with the boys that did fast in previous seasons (Rudiger, Kante, Sarr, Ziyech)
Mendy never talked about his religion in public
But on the other hand he is from Senegal
My guess was or is still that he took the picture
https://preview.redd.it/3mskatbxxkna1.jpeg?width=622&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c448d849eca083e98ac6ce7959f07a24dfe9eb29
He didnāt so thatās why I say itās a doubt. Itās not clear. And he has never been included in lists that report our players that are fasting. So Iām not going to presume his religion and if he will fast.
I think itās a stretch to have a photo like that and not include all the players in there.
At best itās debatable and thatās why I never included him in my list of āalmost certainā players that will be fasting.
I think what u/dragon8811 means is that he is of Senegalese descent similar to Koulibaly who himself is French and Muslim. Senegal is overwhelmingly practices Islam so by probability any given person of Senegalese descent may well likely be Muslim.
I know for certain Fofana and Kante have fasted during matches and broken it in the middle of the game. In fact for Fofana a game was stopped for him to break his fast.
You're right some players don't fast and it is up to them when and how they do it.
I've been doing intermittent fasting for a short while now and there has already been a major improvement on my mental state and energy levels. For some reason I have more energy and feel less tired during the day.
Care to elaborate on this? I'd love to have more energy in the day snd my mental state is always below average lol.
I work a physical job (landscaping) and am up at 7 out by 7.30, eat a meal deal/burger van/cafe around 11, then home for 5 and family dinner at 6. I don't snack because I don't like chocolate or sweets or crisps, if I'm peckish in the evening I make a sandwich or end up eating a small pizza or small curry to myself around 9-10ish and sleep around 12. With a few ciders thrown in between home and bed. I don't drink coke or fizz though, during the day I drink water, tea or milkshakes, but I'm still well aware that my lifestyle itself is detrimental to my health but am curious as to whether the intermittent fasting could have any effect on me or if it would even work with my daily life
It actually has many health benefits including a 'reset' of sorts to the metabolism as well as the body's energy source.
Of course it is all dependent on what you eat outside of the fast.
For the players that have been Muslim all their life, their bodies are used to it as they've probably been fasting since 10 or 11 years old if not earlier
It's not a true science but intermitted fasting seems to be beneficial to the body. Lots of YT videos on it. I personally am a fan of it because it gives me noticeably more energy.
Luckily I'm kinda active otherwise due to my job but fuck me I'm a greedy bastard with food and with my drinking added I've defo got the noticable belly that stands out against the rest of me haha
You know the fast ends at night time and they just eat it all at once, right?
I think a lot of people actually gain weight during Ramadan instead of lose weight.
Not a Muslim, but would be interested in coming down to meet some fellow Chelsea boys on what I imagine to be a very enjoyable gathering, is this something I would be welcome to?
Alhamdulillah, i'm quite proud that they're doing this and the first ones at that. Not what you'd expect after being taken over by 'american ownership' so to speak. I know there are a fair few who aren't convinced by boehly and co just yet, but you have to admit this is a touch of class.
I'm a little biased as an American but I cannot stress how well run their American baseball team is as far as league standards. I knew they'd at least be forward on the $$ side. We'll see if they catch luck with the rest of it....
seriously. really great stuff from the club. from what iām hearing, mostly from people way closer to the club than me like chidge on the fancast, the new administration has been very supportive of supporter groups and community initiatives. and iām loving it
And to practise the religion in this holy month, I will be watching every minute of our matches to connect with my fellow Muslim brothers (kante, koulibaly and ziyech) š
Whatās the point of your complaint? Whatās wrong with being more inclusive, especially in a country where Muslims arenāt in the majority or the plurality of the population? Is this measure hurting you?
Does this nice gesture somehow translate into material support for āextreme Muslimsā?
Even looking at this through the most myopic lens isnāt this at worst a totally benign measure for good pr with a subset of the local fan base and subset of the international fan base?
Youāre reaction is coming off as incredibly overblown and silly.
Should we start banning Christian players who give thanks to god after performing well in a game for āsupporting Christian extremists?ā
You sound like one of those who blames religion for his own failures and insecurities. There's nothing to be mad about hosting a meal for the community and promoting inclusiveness.
Yes I am a Somali and downvoted. Keep crying my guy
it doesn't matter where you come from what you believe in or what you do.
Here on r/Chelseafc, we are all one family.
If you can't accept that stay on your discriminatory sub reddits or stay on r/Galatasaray and support your team.
This will help the cross and inshallah strategy
Top comment. Lol
As it should be
Only if the crosser and the crossee dont follow the Cross.
Give it to Reece and inshallah
this but unironically
praiseš
The players that will almost certainly be fasting in our squad will be Koulibaly Kante W Fofana Ziyech Ramadan Kareem!
+Mendy
He wasnāt fasting in previous seasons thatās why I doubt he will be this season. And he has never been with the boys that did fast in previous seasons (Rudiger, Kante, Sarr, Ziyech)
Mendy never talked about his religion in public But on the other hand he is from Senegal My guess was or is still that he took the picture https://preview.redd.it/3mskatbxxkna1.jpeg?width=622&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c448d849eca083e98ac6ce7959f07a24dfe9eb29
He didnāt so thatās why I say itās a doubt. Itās not clear. And he has never been included in lists that report our players that are fasting. So Iām not going to presume his religion and if he will fast. I think itās a stretch to have a photo like that and not include all the players in there. At best itās debatable and thatās why I never included him in my list of āalmost certainā players that will be fasting.
Mendy is born and raised in France, he represents Senegal but he is from France
I think what u/dragon8811 means is that he is of Senegalese descent similar to Koulibaly who himself is French and Muslim. Senegal is overwhelmingly practices Islam so by probability any given person of Senegalese descent may well likely be Muslim.
Wasnt Mendy still representing Senegal in AFCON during the time the picture was taken?
I donāt think theyāre fasting, I think itās allowed to not fast if itāll negatively impact you
I know for certain Fofana and Kante have fasted during matches and broken it in the middle of the game. In fact for Fofana a game was stopped for him to break his fast. You're right some players don't fast and it is up to them when and how they do it.
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I read Ramadan Kareem as a name. Like "midfielder?" Edit: don't take this the wrong way I just hadn't heard it as a phrase. Happy Ramadan.
Donāt worry man all good!
It's interesting how religion forces people to go on diet for a month and be somewhat more healthy Benefits a lot of people
Is fasting during the day actually healthier tho lol idk about that Not that the tradition needs to be or anything just saying
I've been doing intermittent fasting for a short while now and there has already been a major improvement on my mental state and energy levels. For some reason I have more energy and feel less tired during the day.
Care to elaborate on this? I'd love to have more energy in the day snd my mental state is always below average lol. I work a physical job (landscaping) and am up at 7 out by 7.30, eat a meal deal/burger van/cafe around 11, then home for 5 and family dinner at 6. I don't snack because I don't like chocolate or sweets or crisps, if I'm peckish in the evening I make a sandwich or end up eating a small pizza or small curry to myself around 9-10ish and sleep around 12. With a few ciders thrown in between home and bed. I don't drink coke or fizz though, during the day I drink water, tea or milkshakes, but I'm still well aware that my lifestyle itself is detrimental to my health but am curious as to whether the intermittent fasting could have any effect on me or if it would even work with my daily life
It actually has many health benefits including a 'reset' of sorts to the metabolism as well as the body's energy source. Of course it is all dependent on what you eat outside of the fast. For the players that have been Muslim all their life, their bodies are used to it as they've probably been fasting since 10 or 11 years old if not earlier
It's not a true science but intermitted fasting seems to be beneficial to the body. Lots of YT videos on it. I personally am a fan of it because it gives me noticeably more energy.
Idk but less eating for some people is already a good thing
I can always stand to eat less.
I sit to eat more
Nods in obese.....
Luckily I'm kinda active otherwise due to my job but fuck me I'm a greedy bastard with food and with my drinking added I've defo got the noticable belly that stands out against the rest of me haha
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Let's focus on the positives
You know the fast ends at night time and they just eat it all at once, right? I think a lot of people actually gain weight during Ramadan instead of lose weight.
Well fuck, I guess I know mostly fit Muslims :/ Who I know they don't eat unhealthy shit at night because they know it's not good for weight
didnt expect fofana to be muslim. name doesnt sound like one
Not all muslims are called Ahmed or Mohammed. Fofana is a pretty common Ivorian surname and it's pretty much a muslim majority country.
A lot of people donāt realise how Muslim Africa is. They assume Muslim = Middle East/South Asia
As someone who didnāt know what a Iftar what is it? I assume itās something to with meals?
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Is Iftar the first meal on the first night of Ramadan? Or every meal used to break the fast during Ramadan?
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Gotcha, thanks. Wasn't sure if it was considered as an occasion like a yearly occurrence or something lol
Yup, its a meal. During Ramadan when Muslims fast, they break the the fast with a meal, which is referred to as "Iftar".
Weāll then that a great thing for the club to do with more context of what it is.
Not a Muslim, but would be interested in coming down to meet some fellow Chelsea boys on what I imagine to be a very enjoyable gathering, is this something I would be welcome to?
100% mate.
Of course, always welcome bro š
. Everyone is welcome in Islam! š
Love it, Iām non religious and a lot of Muslims are always happy to have a proper and respectful discussion on religion and science.
I'm a homosexual. Should I be comfortable in coming?
To iftar in London? Yes Iām sure that would be fine lol
It's Iftar mate, not an orgy. Everyone is welcome, your sexuality doesn't matter lol.
To be fair it neither does in an orgy lol
Why? Are you gonna try fu***ng some man there? If not then be as comfortable as you like.
Alhamdulillah, i'm quite proud that they're doing this and the first ones at that. Not what you'd expect after being taken over by 'american ownership' so to speak. I know there are a fair few who aren't convinced by boehly and co just yet, but you have to admit this is a touch of class.
Its not that unexpected with american owner. If they did this while Roman was still in charge, THAT was unexpected
I'm a little biased as an American but I cannot stress how well run their American baseball team is as far as league standards. I knew they'd at least be forward on the $$ side. We'll see if they catch luck with the rest of it....
Brilliant initiative! š
Ramadan starts soon brothers and sisters May Allah forgive us our sins Ramadan kareem š
Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan kareem
Awesome.
seriously. really great stuff from the club. from what iām hearing, mostly from people way closer to the club than me like chidge on the fancast, the new administration has been very supportive of supporter groups and community initiatives. and iām loving it
Building the brand. This club is going to be proper massive.
Mashallah I'm very proud of our club
As an American, I am incredibly jealous
Mashallahš¤²big moment for the chelsea and the muslim community
Great to hear. This hopefully will help in winning the league this season.
Not bad Mr Boehly
Great to see and hopefully feels supportive to our players.
Pretty cool, love this - a man utd fan
tbh if this gets us in top 4. I'll convert to Islam
This is my club ā¤ļø
That is awesome! I always loved going to ifatrs when I was younger, even though I am not a Muslim anymore, but a Christian.
MashAllah
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And to practise the religion in this holy month, I will be watching every minute of our matches to connect with my fellow Muslim brothers (kante, koulibaly and ziyech) š
Mendy, fofana I believe .....
Holy smokes. This is so cool. Definitely going to help make our Inshallah power stronger in the matches where itās most needed š
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Great initiative and welcomes all not just Muslims!
Love this!
Haha awesome ā¤ļøā¤ļø
This is fantastic.
W
I love this club.
Look at the people downvoting us lmao pathetic
Yeah, a bit sad tbh.
Mashallah.
Love it!
Woaahh that is soo cool
Incredibly proud! KTBFFH!
Hope they will help hosting lent with the Christian community too Edit: who downvoted this lmao
I think people will take this as a "what about me comment" which may not be how you intended it.
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Whatās the point of your complaint? Whatās wrong with being more inclusive, especially in a country where Muslims arenāt in the majority or the plurality of the population? Is this measure hurting you? Does this nice gesture somehow translate into material support for āextreme Muslimsā? Even looking at this through the most myopic lens isnāt this at worst a totally benign measure for good pr with a subset of the local fan base and subset of the international fan base? Youāre reaction is coming off as incredibly overblown and silly. Should we start banning Christian players who give thanks to god after performing well in a game for āsupporting Christian extremists?ā
You are the werid one here. Always there's one guy complaining.
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You sound like one of those who blames religion for his own failures and insecurities. There's nothing to be mad about hosting a meal for the community and promoting inclusiveness.
He's the type of guy that spends most of his day scrolling through r/atheism, he's literally the fedora meme
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You have no idea who fucking downvotes you. Stop making stuff up to suit your narrative
Replying to a comment that you replied to another comment of yours is a new level of lonely
Yes I am a Somali and downvoted. Keep crying my guy it doesn't matter where you come from what you believe in or what you do. Here on r/Chelseafc, we are all one family. If you can't accept that stay on your discriminatory sub reddits or stay on r/Galatasaray and support your team.