Real Madrid's Muslim trio Karim Benzema, Mahamadou Diarra and Lassana Diarra have been put on a special regimen, after they decided to fast during the holy month of Ramadan. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Los Merengues' doctors want to make sure that all three players won't suffer from malnutrition or other health problems within the next four weeks. The regimen should prevent any loss of weight and keep the trio healthy. Real will play three Primera Liga matches in Ramadan, which started on August 22nd, against Deportivo La Coruna, Espanyol and Xerez respectively.
Keita Barcelona's Muslims On the other hand, Barcelona's Muslims Seydou Keita, Yaya Toure and Eric Abidal will start the daily fast after the Spanish Super Cup with Athletic Bilbao. The Catalans won the first leg 2-1, and the second leg will take place on Sunday at Nou Camp. Some media reports referred that under certain circumstances, Islam allows people not to fast during some days of the holy month, and fulfill their compulsory duty afterwards. "I abide by the Islamic doctrine but I'm also a professional player," Keita commented on his decision not to fast in the first couple of days of Ramadan.
