Football pays its respect to Queen Elizabeth II (Image: GETTY IMAGES)
The Premier League and EFL have confirmed that English football will come to a halt while the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This weekend’s fixtures have all been postponed following meetings held on Friday morning.
Europa League fixtures involving Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham all went ahead on Thursday evening following the announcement of the death of the Queen. There were minute’s silences held and tributes paid as clubs showed their respects to Britain’s longest-serving monarch.
However, it has now been decided that matches across the professional football pyramid will not go ahead this weekend out of respect to the late Queen. The country has entered a 10-day mourning period.
A Premier League statement read: "At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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."
Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: “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.
"This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing.”
A statement by the EFL read added: "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. 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. Details regarding rearranged games will be announced in due course."
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday (Image: GETTY IMAGES)
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