Speaking to Thmanyah, Sharahili explained that fasting is not a big problem for Arab players because they are used to Ramadan every year and know how to adapt their bodies and daily obligations to that period.
It is more difficult for foreign players to adapt
According to him, unlike domestic football players, foreign players often face greater challenges. Many of them are not used to fasting or the changes in the daily rhythm that Ramadan brings in Arab countries.
That is why, especially during the first Ramadan in the region, they need extra time to adapt to training and matches without food and drink during the day.
Ronaldo tried fasting during Ramadan
Sharahili also referred to Cristiano Ronaldo’s experience during Ramadan in Al Nasr. He revealed that the Portuguese star fasted for two days last Ramadan.
Shaye Sharahili, former Al-Nassr player:
“Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo tried fasting with the Muslim players at Al-Nassr during Ramadan.
HE FASTED FOR 2 DAYS TO EXPERIENCE WHAT MUSLIMS FEEL DURING THE FAST.” pic.twitter.com/4uFl9FoeOg
— Football Tweet (@Footballtweet) February 21, 2026
He emphasized that it was Ronaldo’s personal experiment, motivated by curiosity and a desire to better understand the local culture and what Muslim players go through during that period. It was not a permanent decision, although some athletes believe that fasting can have certain health benefits.
Ronaldo thus had the opportunity to get to know first-hand the daily life of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia.
(Vijesti.ba)
