He was the country's supreme leader, and he led with supreme self-confidence. An arch foe of Donald Trump, he was described by the US president as "one of the most evil people in history". Iran latest: Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead Mr Trump called the lethal strike on Khamenei the "single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country" - inciting Iranians to bring about regime change. Iranian state media confirmed the 86-year-old's death but did not specify the cause. Khamenei was just 50 years old when he was appointed as successor to Iran's first supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. The role he inherited was already endowed with enormous control, yet Khamenei added to it. The Iran he moulded revolved entirely around him. His regime faced many protests and was deeply unpopular with many Iranians. But the network of secret informants and guards that he created, overseen by the loyal Revolutionary Guard, held sway. Most were too scared to protest, not least because they saw what happened to those who did openly express dissent. In 2022, for instance, protests sprang up after the death, in police custody, of Mahsa Amini, the young woman accused of violating strict dress codes. Khamenei and his faithful security forces were violent in their response. More than 7,000 people were killed during the unrest, according to one human rights group. Nearly 53,000 protesters were believed to have been arrested. Yet Khamenei was as defiant as he was indifferent, saying at the time "enemies" who thought they could "uproot the tree of the Islamic Republic" were "completely wrong". He was driven by a dogmatic certainty that there was a path that needed to be followed, regardless of the consequences. Evolution of an interest in religion and politics Khamenei was born and raised in Mashhad, home to Iran's holiest shrine. His childhood saw him receive a religious education that he combined with an interest in politics. Khamenei joined a religious opposition movement aimed at overthrowing Iran's monarchy, many years before the 1979 revolution that would eventually usher in the Islamic Republic. He played a key part in that revolution and was a trusted, close confidant of Ayatollah Khomeini, earning a succession of significant roles. In 1981, Khamenei survived an assassination attempt that cost him the use of his right arm. Later that year, he was elected president with 97% of the vote - the previous president had been assassinated. Khamenei served two terms as president before assuming the role of supreme leader when Khomeini died. He was not a clear-cut choice, lacking the religious credentials that the constitution demanded, but in the end, the constitution was changed and, despite his own protestations of unworthiness, Khamenei took on the position. A proposal to share power among a council, in order to maintain social unity, was shelved. A cult of personality His decades in power were characterised by a cult of personality, which Khamenei absolutely encouraged, and by his ability to quickly load all of Iran's institutions with leaders who were absolutely loyal to him. His decrees were absolute; loyalty was expected. Iran's economy meandered and declined, particularly as he diverted billions and billions of dollars towards developing a nuclear programme that placed him at odds with so many Western powers, and which led to punitive sanctions that hobbled his nation. A nuclear deal was signed in 2015 to limit Iran's activities in return for the lifting of trade restrictions, but Iranians saw no improvement, again taking to the streets in frustration at life under sanctions, with now familiar personal grievances against their leader. Read more:Khamenei admits thousands died in Iran protestsAnalysis: How the Iran uprising unfolded The deal eventually unravelled under President Trump, leaving Iran's economy isolated and the supreme leader furious. "Trump will die and his body will turn into ashes and food for worms and ants, but the Islamic Republic will continue to stand", Khamenei said of Trump with a typical rhetorical flourish. America was the "Great Satan" in Khamenei's mind. Israel was the "Little Satan", the country he vowed to destroy. The supreme leader's later years of life saw Iran form an Axis of Resistance, united against Israeli and American influence in the Middle East. Under his watch, Iran armed Russia with Iranian-made drones to fire at Ukraine, and Tehran bankrolled its two main proxies in the region, Hezbollah and Hamas, to target its sworn enemy, Israel. Khamenei supported Hamas's 7 October attacks and encouraged and bankrolled Hezbollah's subsequent assaults from Lebanon. 👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 He backed the Houthis in Yemen, as well as other insurgent groups across the region and then launched his own missile strikes on Israel. But when Israel responded, with a precision and determination that came from years of planning, Khamenei suddenly seemed to have no answers. The furious rhetoric was still there, but the air of invulnerability seemed to have slipped away. The supreme leader's supreme self-confidence no longer seemed so assured. The world has changed profoundly since Ali Khamenei took power. How, when and by whom he is replaced is a question of huge significance: for Iran, the Middle East and across the globe.

Last year, the 26-year-old Brit school graduate became the first British solo female artist to simultaneously top the UK Official Singles and Albums Chart since fellow Brit alumni Adele. Despite not winning in the publicly voted song of the year category for her song Man I Need, Dean did feature in Sam Fender's winning track, Rein Me In - meaning she received recognition in all four categories she was nominated for. She also performed her hit Man I Need. Following his Mercury Prize win last year, Fender also won best alternative/rock act for the second year running. Meanwhile, fellow Brit school graduate Lola Young won her first Brit in the breakthrough artist category, praising music as a "safe haven" for many in what she called a "horrifyingly bleak" and "quite frankly, pretty scary" world. Presented by Jack Whitehall, the show was opened by Harry Styles, along with a gospel choir and stage full of backing dancers, making his live TV performance debut of music from his forthcoming album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Rock band Wolf Alice took group of the year - the second time they've won the award - using their acceptance speech to urge support for the UK's small music venues and highlight Britain's contribution to music. With Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in attendance, it was a message that couldn't fail to reach its desired audience. Dave took best hip-hop/grime/rap act, while Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax's took best dance act. A night filled with performances amid the awards, other artists to sing on the stage were Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, Mark Ronson (with a previously unannounced appearance from Dua Lipa), Rosalia (with a surprise appearance from Icelandic singer Bjork), Sombr, Raye and KPop Demon Hunters stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. One of the year's defining releases, APT by Rose and Bruno Mars, took international song of the year - the second category to be voted for by the public. Rose made history, as the Brits first ever K-pop winner. Best international group went to Brooklyn band Geese, their first Brit award, using their moment in the spotlight to express their anti-ICE sentiments (the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency) as well as saying "free Palestine," and "RIP Mani" in tribute to late Stone Roses bassist Gary Mounfield, who died last year. International artist of the year went to Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalia - who urged the audience to keep celebrating "different music, different cultures, different languages". The late Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with a lifetime achievement award, accepted by his wife and daughter, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, to a standing ovation from the audience. Sharon described Ozzy as a "true artist" and "the most humble egomaniac you could ever meet". A tribute performance of No More Tears, led by Robbie Williams and featuring Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, closed the show. Songwriter of the year and producer of the year had been announced ahead of the show, going to Noel Gallagher and Pink Pantheress, respectively. With her win, Pink Pantheress became the youngest person to ever win producer of the year, as well as the first woman. Mark Ronson, received the outstanding contribution to music award, paying tribute to Amy Winehouse in his speech, and celebrating her in his performance with extracts of Back To Black and Valerie. Meanwhile, Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon won this year's Brits critics' choice award, and while he wasn't given his award in the televised ceremony, former critics choice winner Myles Smith gave him a shout-out on stage. This year, the Brits were held in Manchester for the first time, in the UK's largest entertainment arena, the recently opened Co-op Live arena.

He's under pressure from those on the left of British politics to condemn US President Donald Trump's actions as "illegal" and unjustified - while those on the right want to see him offer his open support. Military intervention in the Middle East is clearly a sensitive issue for a Labour party haunted by the Iraq war. While British planes are now in the sky to defend UK interests in the region, Starmer made it explicitly clear that such defensive activity is "in line with international law" - and that the UK wasn't involved in the American/Israeli attacks. Follow live: Iran's supreme leader 'killed in US attacks' - Trump Indeed, the PM is thought to have previously blocked the US from using UK bases - reportedly over concerns about breaching international law - despite Mr Trump making it very clear that he wanted to do so. In his televised statement, the prime minister was vehement in his condemnation of the "utterly abhorrent" Iranian regime, which has "murdered thousands of [its] own people, brutally crushed dissent and sought to destabilize the region", as well as posing "a direct threat" in the UK. While he didn't express any direct backing for Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran, he made it plain that he agreed with the rationale. Keir Starmer concluded by urging the Iranians to "give up their weapons programmes and cease the appalling violence and repression", although he stopped short of echoing the President's desire for regime change. The overall impression was of a UK government applauding the ends, but not necessarily the means. Not for the first time, the prime minister is balancing on a diplomatic tightrope in order to maintain a close relationship with the White House. He's always put the so-called special relationship at the very heart of his foreign policy - and doesn't want to risk antagonising Donald Trump (any more than he already has done recently, in refusing the use of British military bases and signing the Chagos deal with Mauritius). Now, alongside Turkey and Kuwait, the PM has been rewarded with a Trump phone call. 👉" target="_blank">Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈 The details are sketchy; we're told they "discussed the situation in the Middle East" and the "defensive operations" being carried out by UK forces in the region". It sounds brief, with no indication of any particular cordiality, but Downing Street will be relieved the call has happened. The Conservatives are accusing Starmer of sitting on the fence. But as a former human rights lawyer, Starmer has a live understanding of the legal and moral questions raised by these unilateral attacks. As a Labour leader, he's all too conscious of the unforeseen consequences of military intervention across the world - and the chaotic uncertainty engendered by a violent transfer of power. For now, he's decided the fence is the safest option.

There was 35, 500 tickets sold for the rugby league takeover at Allegiant Stadium and the Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR fans made up a massive part of that, their voices by far the loudest as they showed off the intense passion Super League has to offer. Leeds Rhinos were the team on top throughout the entire first half and they got their reward through converted tries for Brodie Croft, Keenan Palasia, Ryan Hall, and a double for Maika Sivo, Jake Connor pulling the strings plus converting four out of five for a comprehensive 28-0 lead. Super League in Las Vegas 2026: Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos-as it happened!Super League 2026 - fixtures for regular season and play-offsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free on NOWDownload Sky Sports app for expert analysis, video and moreChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want Leeds continued in the second half as they had in the first, Sivo's third and fourth tries plus a second for Croft and a couple of barrel overs for Cooper Jenkins helping them on the way to 56 points as Connor also orchestrated things to perfection. Hull KR managed to score a consolation through Joe Burgess but it was a performance that saw them bump back down to earth following their World Cup Challenge win over Brisbane Broncos as they still do not have a win in Super League after two rounds. Leeds put poor KR to the sword in stunning showing After Erasure front man Andy Bell had got things going before kick-off with a performance of 'A Little Respect' in front of the Hull KR fans, it was time for the Robins and Leeds Rhinos to get the action under way. After an attritional first 10 minutes, it was then time for the Rhinos to get on top thanks to one man in particular. Sivo scored twice on his debut for Leeds and he showed that once again on the Las Vegas stage. First he used his strength to stretch over on the 11th then 16th minute to send the Rhinos faithful into pandemonium, Connor converting both for a 12-0 advantage. It was then the turn of Croft just seven minutes later to use his dancing footwork to go in under the sticks, Connor pulling the string with a brilliant 40/20 to give his side the territory and an 18-0 advantage. KR were frankly all over the place, poor handling and errors putting them firmly under the pump. That only got worse on the 29th minute as Palasia barged off Tyrone May to reach over and score, Connor sticking the conversion over for good measure to put the Rhinos 24-0 in front. They were not done there either as Sivo made a massive break downfield after retrieving a short drop out, being stopped just short of the line. From that, the Rhinos whipped the ball out to the other edge with a looping pass for Hall to walk in and put them 28-0 ahead. Hull KR thought they had hit back through Jez Litten but with the try chalked off for an obstruction in the build-up, they had to settle with being 28-0 down at the break. Leeds continued in the second half the same way they had in the first, Hull KR's poor defensive efforts costing them heavily. First, it was time for Croft to dance through for his second on the 51st minute, Harry Newman giving the big celebration in front of the Hull KR fans. Then, after the usually reliable Tom Davies knocked on the kick, Leeds picked it up and sent it out to Sivo for his hat-trick. Connor converted both to out his side 40-0 up with just over 20 remaining. Sivo was not done there as they went out wide to him once again to make it four tries in Las Vegas, Connor once again placing the kick well as they went 46-6 in front. Leeds continued in the second half the same way they had in the first, Hull KR's poor defensive efforts costing them heavily. First, it was time for Croft to dance through for his second on the 51st minute, Harry Newman giving the big celebration in front of the Hull KR fans. Then, after the usually reliable Tom Davies knocked on the kick, Leeds picked it up and sent it out to Sivo for his hat-trick. Connor converted both to out his side 40-0 up with just over 20 remaining. Sivo was not done there as they went out wide to him once again to make it four tries in Las Vegas, Connor once again placing the kick well as they went 46-6 in front. Jenkins then decided that he wanted to get in on the try-scoring action and like London buses he got two, Chris Hankinson converting those to finish off their demolition job of the newly-crowned World Club champions. Sivo: We made a statement in Las Vegas Player of the match Maika Sivo... "We focused throughout the week to come here to make a statement and we did it tonight. "The boys, every single one of us did our job tonight so yeah, it is good. "I always said it's our job as a winger to finish those opportunities so I did that tonight. "Brad (Arthur) been strict with me at the same time. He has been like a father figure to me so it is good to have those kind of people in your corner to support you in your highs and your lows. "We are going to take it week by week and hopefully keep getting the wins and keep celebrating." 2026 Super League - key dates and what to look out forSuper League's 30th birthday: Thu Mar 26: Castleford Tigers vs Bradford Bulls, 8pm (Sky Sports)Rivals Round: April 3-April 5Super League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons vs Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6:30 UK (Sky Sports)Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5Rivals Round reversed: July 23-July 26Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27Grand Final: October 3, Old Trafford. Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season - including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports+

His decision to attack and try and topple Iran's regime with the backing of Israel, tips the Middle East into a massive war that could last weeks. By the end of last week, the stage had been set for more diplomacy. Talks in Geneva had been making some progress and more were planned for Monday. Follow live updates here That appears to have been a ruse, to lull the enemy into thinking an attack was not imminent. Mr Trump has unleashed American military force without either the approval of the UN or the US Congress. There has been no pretence at securing even a fig leaf of justification under international law. He had been urged by allies in the region, apart from Israel, to avoid war. If it leads to the end of the ayatollahs' regime, there will be jubilation among them, but that is a very big if. Iran had warned it would take the gloves off if attacked and will most likely do just that, its leadership seeing this as a fight for survival. There are already reports of attacks on countries and installations across the Persian Gulf. It is a seaway through which a fifth of the world's oil passes, so a sustained conflict is likely to have major repercussions on the global economy. The American-Israeli offensive poses a dilemma for Britain. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, worried about the implications under international law, has ruled out British bases being used to support the assault on Iran. There will be severe misgivings at the highest level of government here about the wisdom and legality of this unprecedented move by Britain's closest ally but there will also be a determination that it does not damage transatlantic relations. Read more:'Biggest gamble since Iraq invasion'Why regime change is the aim And there will be the suspicion that this has been motivated more by Donald Trump's deepening domestic woes than by sound military thinking. He faces an affordability crisis back home and continuing pressure over the Epstein scandal. This is a massive gamble by an American president whose popularity is plummeting. He has set the objective high, hoping to sufficiently damage Iran's regime so that its people can rise up and take over. Anything short of that may be seen as an expensive failure, which could prove very costly for Mr Trump in the run-up to this year's vital US mid-term elections.

Olivia Dean was the night's big success story, taking home four awards including artist of the year and best album, and there were also wins for acts including Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Lola Young and Dave. But as much as celebrating the winners, the Brits is all about the performances, the surprises, the bits you don't see. This year's ceremony took place in Manchester for the first time. Here are our stand-out moments for 2026. Manchester's finest all on the guest-list When you move the party to Manchester, there are certain people you have to invite. Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez are of course on the guestlist, and you need a Gallagher brother in the mix. Happily, Noel Gallagher was presented with a special award for songwriting, in honour of the back catalogue that soundtracked the summer when Oasis reunited last year. Receiving a standing ovation as he walked on to the stage, he started with what would once have been uncharacteristic thanks to his little brother, Liam, and all the musicians who played in Oasis over the years. "I've got to thank my brother," he began, pausing for the inevitable cheer from the crowd. "And Bonehead and Guigsy, Tony McCarroll, Alan White, Gem (Archer) and Andy (Bell), they brought those songs to life. "Without them, I'd just be a singer-songwriter, and no one gives a sh*t about singer-songwriters. But more importantly I'd like to thank you, the people who've kept those songs alive for the last 35 years." Gallagher's award presentation included a surprise video message from an honorary Manchester legend - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who told him to share the award with Liam. Ryder and Bez were suitably chaotic as host Jack Whitehall visited their table. Ryder told Whitehall he doesn't remember a lot about Brits ceremonies in the band's 1980s heyday, but does recall a story about being let off during a police bust because he had to be at the show. Which is, as Whitehall rightly puts it, the most "on brand story" they could have told. The key to their friendship is their "42-year sexless marriage", they added. Surprise guests The Brits has a history of putting together unique collaborations, from Five and Queen, to Justin Timberlake and Kylie Minogue, and Rihanna and The Klaxons. But this year they really pulled out the stops, with Bjork joining the genre-bending Rosalia during one of the night's stand-out performances, James Blunt playing the piano for Alex Warren, and Dua Lipa arriving on a giant disco ball for Mark Ronson's celebratory show marking an outstanding achievement award. Ronson's hit medley also featured Ghostface Killa and a cameo from Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, with vocals from the late Amy Winehouse for Back To Black and Valerie. Harry Styles opens the show When Harry Styles was last at the Brits in 2023, he cleaned up in similar fashion to Dean. This was his return, an exclusive TV performance of his new single, Aperture, and no doubt he'll be back here again with more nominations in 2027 following the much-anticipated release of his new album next month. Styles arrived at the ceremony in a baggy, double-breasted, pinstripe womenswear suit by Chanel, teamed with black ballet flats, and kept the look, minus the jacket, to perform on stage. He was joined by a gospel choir for the performance, which opened with synchronised hand shaking and head movements and concluded in the same way. It was kind of giving A-level drama performance vibes, if your A-level drama performance had been given a top budget and slickly produced. It's an A* from us. What was cut? The show went out live on ITV, but Whitehall was quick to make a joke about the BAFTAs controversy last weekend. The Brits ceremony can sometimes get a bit "raucous", he said, but reassured viewers there was someone operating the bleep button. "It's the guy who did the BAFTAs, he's the best in the business," Whitehall joked. Several incidents of swearing, a joke about Lord Peter Mandelson, and a shout of "free Palestine" were all censored. Whitehall made the Mandelson joke as he came across Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, telling him the Brits is "the only party he's allowed into these days". When it came to speeches, most steered away from politics. New York rock band Geese didn't, though, with drummer Max Bassin collecting the award for best international group and saying: "What's up the Brits? I just want to say: free Palestine, f*** ICE, RIP Mani, let's go Geese. Thank you." 'There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne' The night ended with an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, fronted by Robbie Williams. Before the set, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne went on stage to collect a lifetime achievement award honouring the heavy metal legend following his death last year. To introduce the award, US country legend Dolly Parton appeared via video link and said Osbourne's legacy had "left a permanent imprint in the fabric of music lovers everywhere". Parton then called Sharon up to the stage. Read more:Brits 2026: Red carpet fashionThe full list of winnersThe Brit Awards in Manchester as it happened "Ozzy was authentic," Sharon said. "He was a gifted, totally unpredictable, wild man. He was a true artist." Calling him a "humble egomaniac", she also praised everything her husband achieved. "He was always proud to be that working-class Brummie and never let anyone forget it," she said. Kelly then thanked the audience for loving her father "as much as we do". Referencing Ozzy's football team, Aston Villa, she said: "I hope I don't disrespect Manchester by saying this, but up the Villa and Birmingham forever." Sharon added: "There will never be another Ozzy f****** Osbourne." Tributes to Mani and Amy Winehouse There were also tributes to Stone Roses bassist Mani during the show, with The Charlatans frontman leading the In Memoriam section and calling him "one of the phenomenal ones". Ronson also paid tribute to Amy Winehouse, recalling how they wrote her hit song Back To Black and how it changed his life. Speaking about the artists he went on to work with, from Lady Gaga to Bruno Mars, he said: "I know the music I made with Amy is the reason that any of them know who I am anyway. That's why I always treasure her voice, her talent and our bond, all of it."

Sir Keir Starmer recently confirmed he had asked his ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to look into whether Mr Simons had broken the ministerial code. Mr Simons said he had been cleared of breaking the code but said that by staying in office he had become a "distraction". Mr Simons had been a minister in the Cabinet Office, working on areas such as the government's digital ID scheme. Politics live: Follow the latest updates It comes after claims the thinktank Labour Together, which Mr Simons ran before entering government, was accused of paying PR firm Apco £36,000 to investigate the background of journalists who ran a negative story on the organisation. The Sunday Times said Apco produced "deeply personal and false claims" about Gabriel Pogrund, its Whitehall editor, while Harry Yorke, the deputy political editor, was named alongside him. It was suggested the journalists might be part of a Russian conspiracy or had relied on emails hacked by the Kremlin, according to The Sunday Times. Mr Simons said in his resignation letter that he "never sought to smear" the reporters and that Apco had been hired to investigate a potentially illegal hack. The journalists had covered the campaign group's failure to declare more than £700,000 in donations. In a letter to the prime minister, Sir Laurie said the ex-minister now accepted the terms he agreed with Apco were "wider than he had understood" and he had acted "too hastily in confirming their appointment". While Sir Laurie said Mr Simons had acted "in good faith", he said the MP acknowledged the "perceived gap between his public statements and what he now accepts appears to be a more extensive scope has been damaging". Sir Laurie added: "I see no basis for advising you of any breach of the ministerial code by Mr Simons but you will wish to consider, in the light of this distraction and potential reputational damage, whether he continues to hold your confidence as a member of your government." Sir Keir Starmer said he has accepted "with sadness" Mr Simons' resignation. Allies of Mr Simons defended his actions following his resignation, arguing that he never sought to smear and investigate newspaper reporters but intended to investigate potentially illegal hacks. They added that he "deeply regrets" what subsequently happened. But Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of using the conflict in the Middle East to "sneak out yet another ministerial resignation". "Another time he's lacked the backbone to sack a minister who was obviously in the wrong," she added. "Josh Simons was in charge of a group that deliberately smeared journalists, even using a journalist's Jewish faith to call him into question. Labour hasn't changed." She added: "Keir Starmer must tell us immediately if he will now end Labour Together's links with his government and return the tainted money they've donated." Read more:Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump ICE-style raids, warns MahmoodPlaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to Welsh independence Labour Together was previously run by Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir's former chief of staff, and was closely associated with helping to Sir Keir win the Labour leadership following the 2019 general election defeat. Alison Phillips, the former editor of the Mirror who is now the chief executive of Labour Together, said it had been a "difficult period" for the organisation and those connected to it. She said she had been "shocked by revelations about the work undertaken on behalf of the organisation more than two years ago, and have cooperated with appropriate inquiries, including that undertaken by the Cabinet Office. Journalists should not have been investigated." "The organisation is under new leadership, and we are determined to act to the highest standards of transparency and integrity in the work we do. We are improving our governance arrangements and will learn the necessary lessons of the past."

In the 13th minute, when the sun had set at around 5.42pm, there was a 78-second break in play to allow those taking part in daily fasting to take on food and drink on the touchline. Despite messages on the screen allowing for a break in play to allow the players to break their fast, loud boos were clearly heard from the stands at Elland Road. As part of Ramadan fasting, observers are obliged to avoid all food and drink (including water) from dawn until sunset. Speaking after the game, Man City boss Guardiola told Sky Sports: "It's the modern world, right? You know what happened in the world again today, right? "Respect the religion, respect the diversity. That is the point. It's the rule, we didn't say that. It was the Premier League who said: for the fasting, you can spend one or two minutes in the game to do that, for the players to do it. "So, yeah it's what it is. Unfortunate." As Leeds manager Daniel Farke was sent off at full-time of the 1-0 defeat, assistant manager Edmund Riemer spoke to the media after the game and expressed his "disappointment" at the reaction of some supporters to the stoppage. "I [was] focussed on the game," he told Sky Sports. "Disappointed with some supporters and we learn from it." 'Football has a long way to go in terms of acceptance' Kick It Out, the charity set up in 1993 to fight discrimination in football, expressed their "massive disappointment" in the boos of some supporters. They wrote: "It's massively disappointing that some Leeds United fans jeered when Manchester City's players broke their fast during the first half of the match at Elland Road this evening. "This was compounded by the fact that an explanation was displayed on a big screen inside the stadium. "Pausing the game to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan has been an agreed protocol for several years now. It's an important and visible part of making the game welcoming for Muslim players and communities. "But as tonight's reaction shows, football still has a long way to go in terms of education and acceptance. "