"Respect the religions, respect the diversity, that is the point. It's a rule, we didn't say it, the Premier League said it's okay for the fasting you can have one or two minutes, so the players do it."
"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."
"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."
During a Manchester City versus Leeds United Premier League match, referee Peter Bankes halted play in the 12th minute to allow three Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan. The players were given approximately one minute to consume food and water on the touchline. However, some Leeds supporters responded with boos and offensive chanting. Pep Guardiola emphasized the importance of respecting religions and diversity, noting that the Premier League approved the fasting break protocol. Kick It Out condemned the supporters' reaction, highlighting that pausing matches for Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan has been an established protocol for several years and remains essential for making football inclusive.
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