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Ramadan presents issue for World Cup Round of 16 Muslim players

The New York Times said the observance of Ramadan is a religious obligations for Muslims, who fast and forgo liquids from dawn until dusk for about a month. As Muslims all over the world prepare for the beginning of Ramadan, which will be on Saturday night, it would be curious to know how Muslim players set to play for their home teams in their upcoming knockout matches prepare for their games and at the same time follow their religious obligations.

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Ronaldo-led Portugal breaks a star-less Ghana in 2-1 victory, bows out of World Cup

The loss of the two was felt in the team's match against Portugal, considering that the two have professionally played in premiere leagues. Buzzfeed said Muntari plays for AC Milan, while Boateng plays for Schalke 04. Ahead of the match, Muntari was already suspended for the final group match as he was issued two yellow cards in the first two matches.

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World Cup hero of the hour in 'Group of Death' match is of Mexican descent, as US kills immigration reform

Gonzalez's journey in the US national team can also bring to mind how the US have been sluggish with its position on immigration laws. Although Gonzalez was born in the US, the 25 year-old is born to Mexican parents, holds a Mexican passport and carries dual citizenship with both countries.

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Klinsmann, US soccer sign work leave note ahead of World Cup match against Germany

Buzzfeed noted that ahead of the match in Recife, the official Twitter account posted a tweet which include what appeared to be a legitimate excuse letter signe by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann on behalf of the US Men's National Team for people to use to get off from work or take a longer lunch break to support them in their do-or-die match to qualify for the knockout rounds.

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