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World Cup sparks debate on Ramadan fasting

The tournament's kick-off on Thursday coincides with the end of the Muslim holy month

Should top athletes fast during Ramadan? The question has provoked an often heated debate in Muslim countries, particularly as national teams prepare for the 2018 World Cup.

For Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco -- four Muslim-majority countries competing in this year's World Cup in Russia -- the end of the Muslim holy month on Thursday coincides with the tournament's kick-off.

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