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Leeds say boos during Ramadan pause 'disappointing'

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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A message went up on the big screen informing supporters inside Elland Road what the stoppage was for Leeds United have said loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday's match at Elland Road were "disappointing". In the 13th minute of the 17:30 GMT kick-off in the Premier League, players from Leeds and visitors Manchester City came to the side of the pitch to take on fluids and energy supplements. But there was a cacophony of jeers and whistles throughout the break which lasted about a minute. Leeds did not comment on the matter when contacted by BBC Sport on Saturday. Comments under Leeds' Instagram posts from the weekend have been inundated with messages about Ramadan and the reaction of supporters to the break. It is understood a number of fans have emailed the club expressing their anger at the lack of public response from the club, with one saying they were "deeply disturbed" and "embarrassed" by what took place.…

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