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Nantes drop player for insisting on Ramadan fast

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Algeria defender Jaouen Hadjam was dropped from Nantes' squad before their defeat to Stade de Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday after insisting on not breaking his Ramadan fast, said his manager, Antoine Kombouare.

Hadjam joined Nantes in January from Paris FC and has featured in nine league matches so far. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) «Jaouen?

There is no controversy. Those who fast, I support them… on matchdays, you should not fast,» Kombouare told a news conference after their 3-0 home defeat. «It is not a punishment.

I set rules. It's his choice, and I respect it.» Local reports said the 20-year-old agreed to break his fast in away matches only.

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