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In the English premier league become after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. no games will take place this coming weekend. The elite league follows the recommendation of the British government. All games in the second and third leagues were also canceled.
“We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and tireless service to our country”said Premier League-Boss Richard Masters: “As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves an incredible legacy after a lifetime of dedication.”
Other sporting events have also been canceled
Generally, in honor of queen in Great Britain the sport will be suspended in the coming days. Even before the government’s recommendation, the organizers of the cycling tour, which is scheduled to last until Sunday, made their decision Tour of Britain after five out of eight stages for abandonment, the England v South Africa cricket international match scheduled for Friday has been scrapped, as has the women’s international match between Scotland and Spain on Sunday.
The PGA Championship of golfers in Wentworth was also suspended on Friday, and there are no horse races nationwide for the time being. Galloping was the Queen’s great passion, and she died on Thursday evening at the age of 96. On Friday morning there was a conference call between the Ministry for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and all major sports associations to coordinate further action.
Minutes of silence in the European Cup
The sympathy also reached beyond national borders in sport. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Majesty”tennis icon Roger Federer tweeted: “Her elegance, grace and devotion to duty will live on in history.” Brazil’s soccer world champion Pele also came out as “great admirer” the queenthe DFB-Elf also condoled.
At Manchester United’s European Cup matches, the Arsenal FC, West Ham United and Hearts of Midlothian there had already been minutes of silence on Thursday evening, and the players also wore black ribbons. At the game of hearts there had been inglorious heckling against Basaksehir, including the anthem “God Save the Queen” was booed in parts.