Dylan Bettencourt
The Premier League announced on Friday that all fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The announcement comes a day after the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96, putting the United Kingdom in a state of national mourning.
“At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the league said in a statement.
“To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game.”
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the move was made as a sign of respect for her majesty.
“We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and unwavering service to our country.
“As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication,” Masters said.
The chief executive explained that updates regarding the postponed fixtures will be made in due course.
The English Football League (EFL) followed suit with an announcement of this weekend’s fixtures being postponed.
“Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II,” the EFL said in a statement.
“This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend. Further information, in respect of how football, Clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty’s reign will be confirmed at an appropriate point.”
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