01.03.2026 19:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacted to the booing from the stands during the brief break given for players who were breaking their fast in the match against Leeds United, which they won 1-0. Addressing the fans who showed this disrespect, Guardiola said, "There are people fasting due to Ramadan. Why are you booing when the game is paused for 1-2 minutes? Show respect for religions!"
In the 28th week of the Premier League, a short iftar break was given during the match between Leeds United and Manchester City on Saturday for the players who were fasting to break their fast. In the match at Elland Road, the fasting players came to the sidelines in the 13th minute and broke their fast by drinking water. The events that occurred during these moments left a mark on the match.
THEY BOOED THE IFTAR BREAK
A large number of fans supporting Leeds United expressed their dissatisfaction with this break by booing the players. These moments quickly became a trending topic on social media, drawing significant backlash against the English fans.
GUARDIOLA RESPONDED TO THE BOOING
Another reaction came from Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola. The experienced coach reacted to the Leeds United fans booing the interruption of the match for the players to break their fast, stating, "We live in a modern world, right? Right now, today, take a look at what is happening in the world. There are people fasting due to Ramadan. Why do you boo when the game is paused for 1-2 minutes? Respect religions, respect diversity, that's the issue. This is a rule, we didn't say it, the Premier League said it. 'You can pause for one or two minutes for fasting, do this for the players'."