Leeds United supporters jeered en masse as three Manchester City players observed the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Daniel Farke's starting XI did not include any Muslim players. Speaking back in 2023, former Everton and Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure hailed the top flight for its work in making Muslim players feel welcome. 'In the Premier League you are free to do whatever suits you. In 2022, former Liverpool player Sadio Mane also revealed the club altered their training schedules to support their Muslim players during the month of Ramadan.

Source: Daily Mail February 28, 2026 19:43 UTC