The English competition is doing this as a “show of respect for Elizabeth II, in honor of her extraordinary life and her contribution to the nation”
There are no Premier League games this weekend as a sign of respect for English football for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96. “As a show of respect for His Majesty, the matches are being postponed,” the prime minister explained in a statement issued this Friday. “In honor of his extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, the following day will be postponed, including Monday night’s game,” added the official note from the major British football league.
The Prime Minister’s decision comes despite the announcement by the British royal family on how to deal with the 12-day mourning following the death of Elizabeth II, which did not lead to the suspension of sports competitions and the decision in the hands of the organizers.
“There is no obligation to cancel or postpone sporting events and competitions, or close entertainment venues during the national mourning period. This is at the discretion of the individual organisations. Out of respect, organizations may consider canceling or postponing state funeral events or closing venues. They are under no obligation to do so and this is the sole responsibility of the individual organisations,” the note reads.
And the Royal House added: “If gatherings or sporting events are scheduled for the day of the state funeral, organizations may want to adjust the event times so that they do not coincide with the times of the funeral service and associated processions. As a show of respect, and in keeping with the tone of the National Duel, organizers may wish to observe a period of silence and/or play the national anthem at the start of sporting events or matches, and players may wish to wear black armbands.”
Source: La Verdad
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