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Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds

  • Section of fans reacted as play paused at Elland Road

  • Guardiola: ‘Respect the religion, respect the diversity’

  • Leeds coach calls it ‘disappointing … we need to do better’

Pep Guardiola has called on football supporters to “respect religion and diversity” after fans booed a brief stoppage in play at Elland Road to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast.

Play was halted in the 13th minute of Manchester City’s 1-0 win against Leeds after the sun had set to allow the Muslim players to eat. At this point, despite a clear message on the big screen, fans audibly jeered the situation.

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