Despite messages appearing on the Elland Road big screen during the game with Manchester City confirming that the match was being paused to allow the players to break their fast, loud boos were heard during the 78-second delay. Another break will be held during Sunday's FA Cup tie with Norwich, with Leeds' Joel Piroe expected to participate. The four mitigations cited were:In their statement, Leeds wrote: "This was the first time a game at Elland Road has ever been paused to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast. As a club, we will continue to work to ensure that in time, these issues cease to exist." As part of Ramadan fasting, observers are obliged to avoid all food and drink (including water) from dawn until sunset.

Source: Sky sports March 06, 2026 19:03 UTC