Pep Guardiola slams fans who booed Ramadan stoppage as Man City clash with Leeds pausedSaturday's Premier League match involving Leeds and Manchester City was briefly paused in the 13th minute in order to allow Muslim players observing Ramadan to break their fastView 2 Images Man City boss Pep Guardiola urged fans to respect Ramadan (Image: Hayters TV)Pep Guardiola has condemned the fans who booed a stoppage in Manchester City's clash with Leeds which allowed Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan. ‌The timing of the break was agreed before Saturday's Premier League fixture by both captains. In light of the boos, Guardiola has called on fans to 'respect religion and diversity'. Pausing the game to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan has been an agreed protocol for several years now. The Premier League first introduced stoppages in 2021 in order to allow players to take nutrients on board.

Source: Daily Mirror March 01, 2026 00:04 UTC