Play was temporarily halted by referee Peter Bankes in the 11th minute, with the reason communicated to supporters at Elland Road via a message on the big screen. Kick It Out statement: 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 big screen inside the stadium. “Pausing the game to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan has been an agreed protocol for several years now. It’s an important and visible part of making the game welcoming for Muslim players and communities.

Source: Express March 01, 2026 10:09 UTC