Football World Pays Tribute To Late Queen Elizabeth II
The football world have been paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II who died in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96.
The long-serving British monarch reigned for 70 years on the throne before her untimely passing.
Tributes have been pouring in from all corners of the globe after news of her death spread and the footballing world have not been left out.
A statement from FIFA President Gianni Infantino read: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing is a huge loss to football, to our society, and to the world."
"To our sport, the Queen was present in England’s proudest footballing moment, when she presented the Jules Rimet trophy to Bobby Moore after winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup on home soil, and her support for football spans a lifetime.
"To society, the Queen was a Head of State for a number of FIFA's Member Associations, and was an active patron of football across the United Kingdom and a supporter of our sport throughout the Commonwealth.
"To the world, our football community laments the loss of a global leader who engaged and encouraged everyone she met, and on behalf of football across the world, our thoughts are with the royal family at this most difficult time."
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's statement read: "UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world's most-respected figures."
"Our thoughts are with her family and the President of the English Football Association Prince William, as well as with the citizens of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms."
The FA released a statement on Twitter, reading: "We have sent our deepest condolences to our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the whole of the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
"We join our nation in mourning her loss."
Premier League champions Manchester City expressed their sadness at her death, the club posting on their official website: "Manchester City wishes to express its sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"Her Majesty's dedication and service has been exemplary and we join our country and the Commonwealth in mourning her loss."
Former England men's football captain David Beckham posted on Instagram: "I'm truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service.
"How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world. How much she inspired us with her leadership. How she comforted us when times were tough.
"Until her last days, she served her country with dignity and grace. This year, she would have known how loved she was. My thoughts and prayers are with our Royal Family."
