This paper aims to explore the complex interactions between football and religion in the contemporary global arena. It focuses on the diverse normative and political responses adopted by national football federations to manage religious diversity, in a context in which the universal Laws of the Game of IFAB and FIFA must contend with differing cultural identities and fundamental rights claims. Traditionally, the principle of institutional neutrality towards religion, politics, and ideology has informed international sports law (including the lex olympica). This principle, intended to safeguard inclusivity and equality, presents intricate challenges when religious identities and practices interact with regulatory frameworks at the national level. Through a comparative approach, this paper examines how some federations interpret neutrality in an "exclusive" manner (e.g., the FFF), while others adopt policies based on "reasonable accommodation" (e.g., The FA). Finally, the paper addresses issues related to religious holidays and the management of prayer or fasting times, highlighting the tensions between sporting calendars and religious precepts, as well as emerging concerns related to hate speech on religious grounds within football, including the role of federations in preventing, regulating, and sanctioning discriminatory or hostile expressions targeting religious identities.