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Section of fans reacted as play paused at Elland Road
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Guardiola: ‘Respect the religion, respect the diversity’
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Leeds coach calls it ‘disappointing … we need to do better’
Pep Guardiola has called on football supporters to “respect religion and diversity” after fans booed a brief stoppage in play at Elland Road to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast.
Play was halted in the 13th minute of Manchester City’s 1-0 win against Leeds after the sun had set to allow the Muslim players to eat. At this point, despite a clear message on the big screen, fans audibly jeered the situation.
Written by Will Unwin at Elland Road
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/28/pep-guardiola-condemns-fans-who-booed-as-muslim-players-broke-ramadan-fast-at-leeds under the title “Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
