"It is a modern world, right? [You see] what is happening in the world today. Respect religion, diversity, that is the point. The Premier League says you can have one or two minutes, you can have for the [fasting] players to do it [break their fast]."
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola condemned supporters who booed when a Premier League match against Leeds was briefly halted to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast. The stoppage occurred in the 13th minute after sunset, with Muslim players Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Rayan Cherki participating in the match. Guardiola stressed that respecting religion and diversity is essential in the modern world, noting that the Premier League permits one to two minutes for fasting players to observe their religious obligations. Manchester City won the match 1-0, maintaining pressure on Arsenal in the league standings.
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