Football stops this weekend in England as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96 after a 70-year reign. The National League (Fifth) is the first category where the competition will continue and it is this Monday.
The English, Welsh and Northern Irish football tournaments, in addition to the Scottish ones in the senior category, was suspended in honor of the monarch and as a sign of mourning.
Midweek English Football League (EFL) competitions are expected to resume. also, even the EFL has not yet made an official statement on this.
On the other hand, too the Premier League is pending to make an announcement regarding matches scheduled between September 16 and 18, the 8th day.
Some parties may be affected by the lack of police forces due to planned activities in connection with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, but the matter will be studied on a party-by-party basis.
A spokesman for the National Council of Police Headquarters said UK police forces work “with other organisations to ensure that events take place with adequate security”.
The said spokesman also said: “Regarding the decisions of the Premier League and the EFL to suspend games this weekend, we will work with clubs to ensure that, where possible to achieve these, Matches are played safely.
Source: La Verdad
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