The Premier League have announced that this weekend’s fixtures have been postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday that the Monarch Queen Elizabeth had died, at the age of 96, at Balmoral. Buckingham Palace said: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Liverpool were due to face Wolves at Anfield on Saturday, while Everton were scheduled to travel to Arsenal on Sunday. Both of those matches, along with the other eight Premier League fixtures this weekend and on Monday, have been postponed.
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Earlier today, official National Mourning Guidance released by the Government said there was "no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period", putting decisions down to the "discretion of individual organisations."
But the Premier League have issued a statement confirming the postponement decision over this weekend's fixtures. It said: "As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed."
On Thursday night, the EFL announced that fixtures set for Friday would be postponed. This included a Championship clash between Burnley and Norwich, as well as a League Two match involving Tranmere Rovers and Stockport County.
Yesterday evening, UEFA decided both evening fixtures involving Manchester United and West Ham United would still be played. There was a minute's silence at both Old Trafford and the London Stadium before action got underway, with staff and players wearing black armbands. However, neither of the English sides held a press conference after their games.
Decisions were taken regarding various other sports too, with the British Horseracing Authority suspending the last few races on Thursday night and all of Friday's cards. Suggestions are that racing on Saturday will also be cancelled. The ECB confirmed Friday's play would not take place between England and South Africa in the Test match at The Oval. More announcements are expected through the day regarding weekend events.
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