Football’s English Premier League and a number of other major British sports organisations have announced that events and games will not go ahead this weekend following the death of the queen.
Premier League clubs met this morning to discuss this weekend’s round of matches, with teams agreeing to postpone all matches, including the Monday night match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, as a mark of respect.
The queen passed away yesterday (8 September) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after 70 years on the throne.
“We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to her majesty’s long and unwavering service to our country,” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said. “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..