More infoManchester City's fixture at Leeds United was momentarily paused on Saturday to allow players to break their fast during Ramadan. "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. In 2021, arrangements were put in place to allow Muslim footballers to break their Ramadan fast during Premier League fixtures after sunset. Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Abdukodir Khusanov are among the club's Muslim players.

Source: Express March 01, 2026 10:36 UTC