Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called for greater tolerance and understanding after a section of Leeds United supporters booed a temporary pause in play intended to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast.

The incident occurred during City’s narrow 1-0 victory at Elland Road, where the match was halted in the 13th minute to accommodate players observing the holy month.

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Pep Guardiola on Leeds fans’ booing the pause for Ramadan fast break

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Following the sunset at approximately 5:42 PM, referee paused the match for 78 seconds to allow players, including City’s Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Omar Marmoush, to take on fluids and nutrition.

Despite a clear explanatory message displayed on the stadium’s big screen, audible jeers rang out from the home stands.

“It is a modern world, right?” a frustrated Guardiola told reporters after the match.

“Respect religion, respect diversity, that is the point. The Premier League said you can have one or two minutes for the players to do it. It is what it is, unfortunately. What is the problem?”

Guardiola confirmed that the stoppage was...