"As tonight's match takes place inside the holy month of Ramadan, play has been paused briefly to allow players to break their fast."
"We took on a little bit of vitamins because [Rayan] Cherki, [Rayan] Ait-Nouri did not eat today. It is a modern world, right? [You see] what is happening in the world today. Respect religion, diversity, that is the point."
"I'm focused on the game so I don't really hear it, but disappointed with some supporters that that happened. We try to learn out of it and need to do better next time."
During a Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City on Saturday, play was paused in the 13th minute to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast and consume fluids. Manchester City had four Muslim players in their squad, with three in the starting lineup. A stadium message explained the pause was due to the holy month of Ramadan. Some supporters booed during the break, which Leeds assistant manager Edmund Riemer expressed disappointment about, stating the club needs to do better. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola emphasized the importance of respecting religion and diversity in the modern world. City won the match 1-0.
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