Football pays tribute after passing of Queen Elizabeth II
The world of football has started to pay tribute after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced by Buckingham Palace.
A statement on behalf of the Royal Family read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, marking 70 years on the throne, and famously presented Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy after England's 4-2 win over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley.
Clubs have now begun to pay tribute to The Queen on social media, with an announcement over potential fixture postponements expected to follow in due course.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 8, 2022
Along with many of our supporters today, we will be taking time to mourn and reflect on Her Majesty’s incredible life and devoted service.
Brighton & Hove Albion is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty. pic.twitter.com/Lxa4D6BLLU
West Ham United is deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family and we join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/YSm5snQOgD
Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/QwLRZ9z4yf
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2022
The deepest condolences of everyone at #SaintsFC go out to all of the @RoyalFamily following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) September 8, 2022
We join all others in expressing our thanks for The Queen’s extraordinary services to the nation. pic.twitter.com/AqT9pnhzLh
It is with the deepest sorrow that the Club has learned that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. pic.twitter.com/A4byaaxybM
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 8, 2022
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty. pic.twitter.com/UlaLXEOdke
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 8, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur joins the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 8, 2022
The Club should like to extend its condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/dg9kjs62N1
Manchester City wishes to express its sincere condolences to The Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 8, 2022
Her Majesty’s dedication and service has been exemplary and we join our country and the Commonwealth in mourning her loss. pic.twitter.com/mDTn2Nj1UB
Everyone at AFC Bournemouth is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts are with The Royal Family and those mourning her loss. pic.twitter.com/6iQl4e9o65
Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join those mourning in the UK and across the world.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 8, 2022
We would like to send our condolences to the Royal Family and everyone affected by this very sad news. pic.twitter.com/FUysCESRt4
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) September 8, 2022
Middlesbrough Football Club joins the nation in mourning the sad loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family pic.twitter.com/OHZkw5AtmN
🤍 Everyone at #LUFC is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. We join the world in sending our thoughts and sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily. Rest in Peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/XcnvF1wiuN
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2022
Crystal Palace Football Club wish to send their deepest condolences to the Royal Family following news of Her Majesty’s passing.
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 8, 2022
We join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/CYmpdyOQq6
Aston Villa Football Club joins the nation and the Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and would like to express its deepest condolences to the Royal Family.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 8, 2022
An announcement is expected in due course in regards to the Premier League and EFL games scheduled to be played this weekend.