News of Queen Elizabeth II’s death has hit Britain hard. Ten days of national mourning have been declared and that could have an impact on football as well.
For now, there is no official news regarding sporting events in the UK. It had been suggested in the British press that all sporting events would be postponed due to the ten days of national mourning. That means, among other things, that there will be no Premier League football next weekend, and possibly the weekend after.
There are several English teams that have to play in Europe alongside Manchester United, West Ham United and Scottish Heart of Midlothian. They all observed a minute’s silence before the start of their match. All teams have also expressed their support on social media and blackened their profile pictures.
Various expressions of support were also followed from other sports. Of course from motorsport, because the birthplace of Formula 1 is in England. Read HERE articles from our sister site Autosportkrant.be
West Ham fans sing the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/rcCGCM1uIK
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) September 8, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we receive the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
Her Majesty the Queen will forever be associated with some of our most memorable moments – including presenting our 1966 Jules Rimet Trophy @FIFA World Cup– the winning side. pic.twitter.com/hwK1zV7Kge
— England (@UK) September 8, 2022
Manchester City would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty’s dedication and service has been exemplary and we join our country and the Commonwealth to mourn her loss. pic.twitter.com/mDTn2Nj1UB
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 8, 2022
Liverpool Football Club mourns the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/B0ceXcaoW0
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 8, 2022
Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join those mourning in the UK and around the world.
We would like to extend our condolences to the Royal Family and everyone affected by this very sad news. pic.twitter.com/FUysCESRt4
—Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 8, 2022
Manchester United shares its condolences with the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/QwLRZ9z4yf
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Club wishes to extend its condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/dg9kjs62N1
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 8, 2022
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