Queen Elizabeth II ‘s death has come as a surprise to many people worldwide. She was one of the longest-lived monarchs in history, with a reign that began in 1952. Elizabeth was well-loved by her subjects and was a symbol of stability during a time of significant change. Her death will be mourned by many, and her legacy will live on for generations to come.
In addition, his death has significantly impacted the world of sports, with several tournaments and leagues postponing their games to mourn the monarch.
Sporting events were postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Football
English League: Matchday 7 of this weekend’s Premier League has been postponed, including Monday’s game between Leeds and Nottingham Forest.
Championship: Burnley against Norwich City postponed.
League Two: Tranmere Rovers against Stockport County postponed.
National League: All matches scheduled for the weekend of 10 and 11 September in the National League system and the FA Trophy and grassroots matches will not occur.
Women’s Superleague: The opening weekend of the WSL has been postponed.
Scotland: The Scottish FA, SPFL, SWPL, and the Highland & Lowland Leagues have agreed to suspend all matches.
Northern Ireland: All football scheduled for the weekend of September 10 is canceled.
Golf
BMW PGA Championship: Action Suspended
Boxing
Mayer vs. Baumgardner and Shields vs. Marshall: The evening’s been postponed.
Cycling
Tour of Britain: Race Finished
Rugby
Friendly: Canceled – Glasgow vs. Ulster
Cricket
Friendly: Suspended – England vs. South Africa
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: September 9 matches postponed
In the case of the Premier League, some clubs have confirmed that games on September 18 have also been postponed.
For example, Manchester United communicated on its official website that it postponed the game against Leeds United.
The following statement can be read on the club’s website:
Following extensive conversations with the Premier League, Greater Manchester Police, and Trafford Council, the decision has been made to postpone Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Leeds United, scheduled to take place at Old Trafford at 14:00 BST on Sunday, September 18.
This is due to Greater Manchester Police supporting forces across the United Kingdom at locations and events of high significance following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The club reiterates that the safety and security of our fans is paramount and, after considering all available options, we are supportive of the decision that was made in conjunction with the relevant authorities.
Please note that tickets already purchased for the game will remain valid for the new match date, and we will contact ticket holders directly with further information when it is available.
We appreciate the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding and continued support.
The fixture will now be rescheduled, and updated details will follow in due course.
Lack of police is the leading cause.
The match of the second day of the Europa League between Arsenal of England and PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands was postponed and will not be played this Thursday as planned, UEFA said in a statement.
The decision to postpone was due to “the severe limitations of police resources and organizational problems related to events related to national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said the continental body.
This only affects games that were to be held on British soil.
For their part, the British clubs that have to travel to European tournaments will do so as scheduled.
How long will the current situation last?
Although the government and the British crown had prepared detailed plans and protocols to deal with this situation, the truth is that there is still a lot of uncertainty.
The national mourning and activities related to the queen’s wake, burial, and memorials are expected to take several weeks, and many of the sporting activities will have to be adjusted on the fly.
Although the Premier League plans to return to normality as soon as possible, the following statement can be read on its website.
Premier League fixtures will resume this weekend after a pause to the season as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Seven of the 10 Premier League fixtures this weekend will be played, with three matches postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral.
In addition, kick-off times will change for two Premier League matches.
Matches postponed on Sunday, September 18, are Chelsea’s matches against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United’s home match v Leeds United.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s fixture against Crystal Palace, which was due to be played at 15:00 BST on Saturday, September 17, will also remain postponed.