British media highlight Jaouen Hadjam's religious observance on the pitch

British media outlets have focused on the personal conduct of Algerian international Jaouen Hadjam. The 23-year-old left-back, who joined Brighton last summer from Young Boys on a five-year deal, is known for wearing shorts that extend to his knees due to his religious beliefs. This practice is clearly reflected in his social media presence, where he has 373,000 followers. In a notable contrast to his current experience in England, Hadjam faced disciplinary action in France in 2023 when his coach benched him for choosing to fast during Ramadan. The trend of wearing extra-long shorts is not unprecedented in football, as Italian star Roberto Baggio famously wore similar attire during the 1994 World Cup.