The English Premier League and Football League (EFL) have postponed their upcoming matches with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. as it is out of respect. The UK's longest-serving monarch, the queen, died at her home in Scotland on Thursday at 96.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in her honor, this weekend's Premier League match will be postponed," they said. The British government's recommendation to sports officials was to avoid their events coinciding with the state funeral, and the date has not been announced.
In her respect and extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of care, the Premier League round of matches this weekend will be postponed, premier League round of matches this weekend will be postponed, including Monday night's game," he concluded.
Since a state funeral, the determination will problematize the championship consequence, which does not yet have a scheduled date. It is impossible to find available dates to play due to the tight schedule for the Qatar World Cup in November and December.
The EFL, which runs England's second, third and fourth tier leagues, said all its games from September 9-10 would be postponed. " the EFL said, "This decision is in line with the Premier League. All matches in the lower divisions and the women's league have also been postponed.
Other sporting events were canceled this Friday, such as a cricket match and the European PGA Championship in golf. The Scottish Rugby Federation has decided to suspend all domestic competitions this weekend, including the women's team's World Cup warm-up match against Spain, scheduled for Sunday.
Cycling's Tour of Britain, due to finish on Sunday on the Isle of Wight, was canceled after Thursday's fifth stage, with Spaniard Gonzalo Serrano, the leader at the time, declared the winner.
The British Horseracing Authority said there would be no horse racing on Saturday, extending the cancellations for the third day. King's Lynn, the only queen-owned horse, taking part this weekend, will not race The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday.
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