Premier League Fixtures Postponed Following Queen's Death
Premier League games scheduled for this weekend have been called off following Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday.
The long-serving British monarch reigned for 70 years on the throne before her untimely passing at the age of 96.
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 the Premier League read: "At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening's game. Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course."
Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, added: "We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty's long and unwavering service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication. This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing."
It remains to be seen whether English sides involved in European competitions will have their matches in midweek go ahead as planned.
With the Queen's funeral set to take place for a period of 10 days, next week's Premier League fixtures could be affected as well.
