אבל כבד בבריטניה בעקבות מותה של המלכה אליזבת השנייה בגיל 96. המשחק בין מנצ'סטר יונייטד לריאל סוסיאדד בליגה האירופית נפתח אמש (חמישי) בדקת דומייה, והשחקנים ענדו סרטים שחורים. גם במשחקה של ארסנל נגד ציריך הייתה דקת דומייה בין המחציות.
באופן רשמי, כל אירועי הספורט והתרבות בימים הקרובים בממלכה נדחו כשהיום הודיעה הפרמיירליג כי בהחלטה משותפת של קבוצות הליגה השונות, המחזור הקרוב של הפרמיירליג נדחה, כלולל המשחקים של יום שני. עם זאת, דיווחים מספרים כי משחקי האנגליות בליגת האלופות ימשכו כרגע כסדרם, עד שאופ"א תקבל הודעה אחרת.
כדי להבין באמת כמה זמן שלטה המלכה אליזבת על בריטניה, מספיק לחזור לעונת 1951/52, העונה בה היא עלתה לשלטון, אחרי מות אביה, המלך ג'ורג'. אלופת אנגליה באותה העונה הייתה מנצ'סטר יונייטד, שתחת הדרכתו של מאט באזבי, זכתה באליפות הראשונה שלה מזה 41 שנים.
בליגה הבכירה באותה השנה שיחקו גם קבוצות שבימינו מדשדשות להן בליגות הנמוכות, כמו בלאקפול, פרסטון, בולטון ומידלסברו. מי שזכתה באותה העונה בגביע ה-FA הייתה ניוקאסל, ששמרה על התואר שלה אחרי שזכתה בו גם בעונה שלפני כן. לסטר סיטי, ברנטפורד ואברטון סיימו באותה העונה במרכז הטבלה של הליגה השנייה באנגליה ומלך השערים של הליגה הראשונה היה שחקנה של ניוקאסל, ג'ורג' רובלדו, שכבש 33 שערים.
בינתיים, מועדונים וכדורגלנים בממלכה הביעו את תנחומיהם ברשתות החברתיות>>>
All political, sporting and comedy events have been cancelled.
— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) September 8, 2022
The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth has entered an extended period of mourning.
This weekend's @premierleague and @EFL games will surely be postponed following the death of The Queen.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) 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
The EFL and its Clubs are truly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.
— EFL (@EFL) September 8, 2022
Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. https://t.co/aEmFQnIRce
Such a terribly sad day. Her Majesty The Queen has died. A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. A comforting ever present in the lives of most of us. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) 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
Rest in Peace ️ https://t.co/tzBvqyGA4u
— Reece James (@ReeceJames) September 8, 2022
— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) September 8, 2022
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.
A very sad day. RIP Her Majesty. https://t.co/8j7734GVFu
— Dele (@dele_official) September 8, 2022
RIP to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) September 8, 2022
Thank you Ma'am for your lifetime of service and dedication. pic.twitter.com/pUFLnUaiSl
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Your Majesty. https://t.co/DDosj50TAh
— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) September 8, 2022
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
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
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
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
All at Norwich City are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) September 8, 2022
Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the Royal Family and all those affected at this time.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/vI2375psiT
We join the country in mourning the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II visited Burnley three times during her tenure and we hosted her at Turf Moor in 2012 which was an honour and a privilege.
Our longest serving monarch and an incredible lady ️
Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/gwEoOjwu0Q
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
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
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
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
The club has issued a statement regarding this evening's game at Old Trafford, following the death of Her Royal Highness The Queen Elizabeth II.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2022
Rest In Peace your Majesty https://t.co/r9ER3CmSMl
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) September 8, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
— Wolves (@Wolves) 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/PFBXoodIoo
RIP Your Majesty https://t.co/h3Pv0Mo4vc
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) September 8, 2022
Everyone at Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) September 8, 2022
The club would like to send its condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this sad time.
May she Rest In Peace.
