Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger has dismissed Islamism allegations in connection with a social media post at the start of the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan adn defended his decision to take legal action. Rüdiger, a practising Muslim, posted a photo of himself in a white robe on a prayer mat on March 11 on Instagram, with his right index finger pointing up, and the caption "May the almighty accept our fasting and prayers." Julian Reichelt, the former editor in chief of the Bild daily who now
National team defender Antonio Rüdiger and the German Football Federation (DFB) have filed a criminal complaint against a journalist who made critical remarks online in reference to a post from Rüdiger at the start of the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan. Rüdiger, a practising Muslim, posted a photo of himself in a white robe on a prayer mat on March 11 on Instagram, with his right index finger pointing up, and the caption "May the almighty accept our fasting and prayers." Julian Reichelt, the f