"It's the modern world, right? Respect the religion, respect the diversity. That is the point. The Premier League said, OK for the fasting, you can be one or two minutes', so we did that for the players."
"It's massively disappointing that some Leeds United fans booed when Manchester City's players broke their fast during the first half of the match at Elland Road this evening. This was compounded by the fact that an explanation was displayed on a"
During a Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road, a temporary stoppage was called in the 11th minute to allow visiting players to break their Ramadan fast. The stoppage was communicated to fans via a message on the stadium's big screen. Despite this clear notification, some home supporters booed the pause. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out condemned the reaction, emphasizing the importance of respecting religious diversity. Guardiola noted the Premier League approved the brief stoppage to accommodate fasting players. Kick It Out expressed disappointment that fans booed despite the explanation being displayed on the big screen.
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