Queen Elizabeth II dies, UK sports affected Live updates: Will the English Premier League be postponed? US Open out of respect, ENG vs SA day 2 is paused
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died in Balmoral on Thursday at the age of 96.
Buckingham Palace announced her death in a short statement, activating 10 days of national mourning and paying tribute to her long life and record-breaking reign.
Queen Elizabeth II has attended a number of major global sporting events during her more than 50 years as queen.
What happens to sporting events in the UK? Follow live updates below
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UEFA sends condolences to the Royal family
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said: “UEFA and European football are deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s most respected figures.
“Our thoughts are with her family and the President of the Football Association, Prince William, as well as with citizens of the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth.”
Pele pays homage to the Queen
What will happen to the Premier League weekend fixtures?
Premier League matches are scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday, starting with the West London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. However, multiple reports have indicated that the weekend fixture schedule could be officially postponed following a meeting between PL and EFL officials on Friday morning.
EFL postpones Friday’s fixtures
The EFL has announced that it has postponed its Championship fixtures on Friday out of respect for the Queen.
“The EFL has confirmed that the matches scheduled for tomorrow night (Friday 9 September) – Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County – have been postponed. The EFL said in its statement it would make a decision on the rest of the fixtures this weekend after reviewing official guidance on national mourning, in addition to further consultations with DCMS and other sports. on Friday morning.
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West Ham United and FCSB players marked a minute of silence before their UEFA Conference League match in London. | Image source: Reuters
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All English Football clubs at all levels, the English Premier League, the Spanish football organization LaLiga and the ECB are among the major sports organizations that have switched their Social Displays colors to black to show respect to the Queen.
What does the British government say?
According to an official statement from the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: “The decision as to whether sports can continue is up to the discretion of the organisers. Organizers may want to consider using black armbands and observe a pause before the matches are played. “
BASEBALL
ECB suspends the match of the third day between England and South Africa
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that the second day of the third test between England and South Africa at the Oval will be suspended. “Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s match between England and South Africa South at The Oval, along with all scheduled matches in the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy, will not take place,” the ECB said. .
“For fixtures after Friday, updates will be delivered on time,” the ECB added.
Union Jack is seen half-mast after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away today following Day Three of Tests between Britain and South Africa at The Kia Oval. | Image source: Getty Images
FOOTBALL
Multiple reports from the UK have stated that sporting fixtures including the Premier League will be postponed in the UK.
Premier League and other sports matches to be postponed after Queen Elizabeth’s death – Report
Manchester United’s UEFA Europa League match at Old Trafford against Real Sociedad will take place
English football giants Manchester United were among the first sports clubs to respond to the Queen’s departure.
“The club recognizes her enormous contribution to public life, including sport, both in the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world. Everyone connected to Manchester United joins the wider football family in sending our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Family,” United said in a statement. me.
Tonight’s match:
Following direction from the FA and UEFA, United have confirmed the UEFA Europa League home match against Real Sociedad has taken place as scheduled at Old Trafford.
Manchester United and Real Sociedad players watched in silence for a minute after Queen Elizabeth’s death before the game at Old Trafford. | Image source: REUTERS
Arsenal’s Europa League match against FC Zurich will go ahead as planned
Arsenal’s opening match of the UEFA Europa League against FC Zurich went ahead as planned in Switzerland.
Arsenal and FC Zurich players marked a minute of silence before the start of the second half, following the death of Queen Elizabeth. | Image source: REUTERS
English football has sent condolences on social networks after the death of the Queen. “We are deeply saddened to receive the news that Your Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away,” it read
GOLF
The match stops at the BMW PGA Championship
The DP World Tour has announced that the BMW PGA Championship has been suspended for the remainder of Thursday. “Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the BMW PGA Championship match was suspended for the remainder of Thursday. All facilities in the Champion Village will be closed immediately. DP World Tour announced in a statement.
TENNIS
US Open
The US Open men’s and women’s singles semifinals and finals are not scheduled to take place in New York over the weekend.
The tournament will mark its tribute to the Queen with a moment of silence and a photo montage ahead of the first women’s semi-final between Caroline Garcia and Ons Jabeur on Friday.
CARRIAGE
Statement by Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali
RACE
Britain’s Equestrian Authority has announced that races on Thursday and Friday have been suspended.
“Your Majesty is one of the greatest and most influential advocates in the history of equestrianism. Her passion for racing and horse racing has shone through throughout her life, not only through her close involvement in breeding and horse racing, but also in her role as patron of the race. Jockey Club and Master Breeders Association, and head of Royal Ascot. It is therefore true that all races are suspended for today and tomorrow as we begin to mourn the passing of the Queen and commemorate her extraordinary life and contributions to the sport. our sport and our country. “
