The English Football Association has announced its decision to allow a brief stoppage during the Round of 16 matches of the FA Cup 2025, so that Muslim players can break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to what BBC reported, a specific time will be determined during the match to temporarily stop play, without it being exploited as a tactical break or for other drinks, in consideration of fasting players.

The Round of 16 matches of the tournament will kick off on Friday, February 28, 2025, and will continue until Monday, March 3, 2025, while Ramadan begins in Arab countries on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Notable Muslim players participating in the tournament include:

Omar Marmoush and Abduqadir Khusanov (Manchester City).

Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)

Adama Traore (Fulham)

in addition to Myron Boadu, the coach of Plymouth.

It is worth mentioning that Manchester City will face Plymouth on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Round of 16 of the tournament.