What is the ruling on football players breaking their fast during the day in Ramadan due to hardship or travel, and what is the ruling on spectators breaking their fast when traveling to watch matches? Does the ruling differ when traveling to non-Muslim countries or when the player's 'awra (private parts) are exposed? And what is the ruling on traveling for leisure in Ramadan?

It is permissible to play and watch football if it is free from শরীয়াহ prohibitions, such as gambling, exposure of 'awrah (intimate parts), mixing of genders, and neglecting religious obligations. It is not permissible to break a compulsory fast for the sake of playing. Breaking the fast is allowed for illness or travel, not merely for playing. If a player travels a distance that permits shortening prayers (qasr), his breaking of the fast depends on the type of travel: if his travel is for disobedience (such as playing something forbidden or exposing 'awrah), the majority of scholars do not permit him to avail himself of the concession of breaking the fast. However, if his travel is permissible, he is allowed to break the fast. There is no difference between traveling to Muslim countries or others. Exposing the thigh is forbidden, and playing and traveling for its sake are thereby prohibited. It is permissible to travel for swimming in coastal cities if it is highly probable that one will be safe from objectionable acts; otherwise, it is not permissible.