This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, reacted to the boos directed at the break for breaking the Ramadan fast, which was allowed by the Premier League during the citizens' 1-0 victory over Leeds this Saturday. The Spanish coach reinforced the message of tolerance and argued that we live 'in a modern world.' 'We live in a modern world, right? We see what is happening in the world. Let's respect religions and diversity; that is the important part. The Premier League says we can have one or two minutes. [The criticisms] are what they are, unfortunately,' said the Spanish coach. 'The players know how it is. They took some vitamins; Cherki and Ait-Nouri hadn't eaten today,' he explained. The match was marked by Manchester City's victory without Haaland. The absence of the Norwegian surprised everyone, but Guardiola indicated that it might not be anything serious. However, when asked about the return date, the answer was simple: 'I don't know.'
Pep Guardiola Manchester City remains central to this story.
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