"If it was disrespectful because of the break, then yes we have to say we have to learn from it. I'm not sure that everyone was aware -- we had the topic of Pep bringing players in to give a team talk -- I think supporters thought it was this. I don't think booing was for this [Ramadan]."
"I was told the Premier League, or the referees, will get in touch when they have the full report of the incident. It should be there pretty soon, then I have the chance to respond."
Leeds United faced criticism after some fans booed during a break in play to allow Muslim players to observe Ramadan fasting. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and anti-discrimination group Kick it Out condemned the booing. Leeds manager Daniel Farke disputed whether the booing was specifically about the Ramadan break, suggesting supporters may have confused it with a team talk by Guardiola. Farke acknowledged that if the booing was disrespectful toward the religious observance, it would be unacceptable. Leeds lost 1-0 to City, with Farke sent off after confronting referee Peter Bankes over several disputed decisions, particularly regarding added time.
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