English Football League (EFL) have led sporting tributes following the death of Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II who has died aged 96.
Queen Elizabeth II (8 September) passed away “peacefully” at Balmoral, Scotland according to a statement from Buckingham Palace, with her eldest son – Charles now assuming the role of King Charles III.
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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Upon confirmation of her death, EFL Chairman, Rick Parry issued a public statement expressing sadness as he commented: “Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II.
“Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction. ”
Parry went on to reflect on the Queen’s close connections with football and sport as he continued: “The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup Finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service.
“The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup.”
Parry proceeded to conclude his statement by sending condolsences to the Royal Family as he added: “On behalf of the League and its Clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.
“The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our Clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.”
On the subject of this weekend’s fixtures and those scheduled across the national period of mourning over the next 10 days, Parry iterated that considerations will be discussed with UK Government and other sports with “an appropriate announcement” to be made in due course.
The Premier League also issued their own tribute acknowledging how “deeply saddened” the organisation is concerning Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
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
Tributes soon flowed in from across football with Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan, England’s Beth Mead and Raheem Sterling amongst those to pay tribute.
A sad day for the UK – May she rest in peace 🕊️ #QueenElizabeth https://t.co/GjfB42ao1E
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) September 8, 2022
Rest in peace, your majesty 🇬🇧😔❤️ https://t.co/kilg3ZX6de
— Beth Mead (@bmeado9) September 8, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this incredibly sad time. pic.twitter.com/Vju0UqeaEN
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) September 8, 2022
We’re extremely saddened by the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
Her Majesty the Queen attended a number of FA Cup Finals, first presenting the trophy to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1949.
Our sympathies are with the @RoyalFamily. pic.twitter.com/mdmX9XTE2X
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) September 8, 2022
Our Queen ❤️ https://t.co/44xyArbNxJ
— Jordan Nobbs (@JordanNobbs8) September 8, 2022
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Your Majesty. https://t.co/DDosj50TAh
— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) September 8, 2022
Such a sad time for our country. Rest in Peace Her Majesty the Queen 😔🕊 https://t.co/oDorfNTbXi
— Dominic Calvert-Lewin (@CalvertLewin14) September 8, 2022
Outside of Football, many other sports including F1 paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, with Alpine F1 Team issuing the following statement:
“BWT Alpine F1 Team deeply mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For more than 70 years Her Majesty has selflessly devoted her life to serving her kingdom and her people with dignity. She has inspired many generations across the world to act with tolerance, kindness and poise.
“The team expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.
“We are proud to be a part of the United Kingdom community and to have many British and Commonwealth citizens in our workforce. We thank her for life-long devotion and pride in serving the country.”
F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali meanwhile issued a statement on the behalf of the sport’s organisation as he said: “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devotion and inspired so many around the world. Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Further tributes across motorsport followed led by Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull.
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) September 8, 2022
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
All at Oracle Red Bull Racing send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/cCumCVZDev
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) September 8, 2022
An amazing role model and total dedication to a lifetime of public service. Thank you and rest in peace, Her Majesty the Queen. https://t.co/4rCn5Sb3pq
— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) September 8, 2022
The team at McLaren Racing mourn the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whilst also remembering her incredible reign. Our thoughts are with The Royal Family and people around the world during this terribly sad time. pic.twitter.com/IqCQKpLVdC
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) September 8, 2022
Along with our British colleagues, and the F1 community, we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our condolences go to the British Royal Family at this time. pic.twitter.com/wJ2HxjEerv
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) September 8, 2022
Williams Racing joins the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, which HM Queen Elizabeth II was devoted to for more than seventy years of inspirational public service pic.twitter.com/kxmMVI6DJ5
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) September 8, 2022
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the UK and the Commonwealth.”
– Toto pic.twitter.com/I6ertq9l8f
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) September 8, 2022
A message from our Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll. pic.twitter.com/Wh1MYVNV2H
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) September 8, 2022
Rest In peace your majesty ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1q6y87H6Kz
— Jake Hughes (@JakeHughesRace) September 8, 2022
We join the country, the Commonwealth and wider world, in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.
For over 70 years of service and dedication, thank you ma’am. https://t.co/Y5hilCY7sD
— Carlin (@CarlinRacing) September 8, 2022
My most sincere condolences to the British Royal Family and to the British people. Rest in Peace Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 🇬🇧 https://t.co/AQyfC2TgdX
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) September 8, 2022
Heartfelt sympathies for the loss of a groundbreaking woman. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, the British people and our British colleagues in the paddock.
May she Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/GFE5koNjtA
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) September 8, 2022
Formula E mourn the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. pic.twitter.com/MDfFKgge4I
— ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (@FIAFormulaE) September 8, 2022
Mahindra Racing would like to express its deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We send our condolences to the Royal Family, the people of the UK and the Commonwealth on the loss of this inspirational leader. pic.twitter.com/aIkWtv8Ewx
— Mahindra Racing (@MahindraRacing) September 8, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen pic.twitter.com/FDkk3n8yhW
— Bennetts British Superbike Championship (@OfficialBSB) September 8, 2022
All at MotoGP would like to join the millions mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family, the people of the UK and all those across the Commonwealth. May she rest in peace pic.twitter.com/z2qa5FwdLc
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 8, 2022
Away from Football and Motorsport, further tributes were paid from across various sports, including Team GB Olympics Team and Canada Rugby, given the Queen’s status across the world.
The British Olympic Association is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen in her Jubilee year.
The thoughts of the entire British Olympic community are with our President HRH The Princess Royal, the Royal Family and the nation at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/1flhiymjw8
— Team GB (@TeamGB) September 8, 2022
The England and Wales Cricket Board is deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The thoughts of everyone involved in the game are with the whole Royal Family.
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) September 8, 2022
The Canadian Rugby community joins the Commonwealth and the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We offer our condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time. https://t.co/X29vhtEMCI
— Rugby Canada (@RugbyCanada) September 8, 2022
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🕊👑 Une 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 de notre temps s’en est allée. Nous avions eu la chance de croiser la Reine Elisabeth II autour des terrains durant ses 70 ans de règne.
Nous présentons toutes nos condoléances au peuple britannique. pic.twitter.com/YWjSqltoE0
— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) September 8, 2022
On behalf of the rugby union community in England, all at the Rugby Football Union are very saddened to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this time. pic.twitter.com/cTStqUS7wO
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) September 8, 2022
Scottish Rugby is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and offers its condolences to the whole Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/NufahW7dcX
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) September 8, 2022
World Rugby joins the people of the United Kingdom, The Commonwealth and all those around the globe in mourning the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) September 8, 2022
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are grateful for her contributions to tennis, and our thoughts and condolences are with the British Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/HIlTHDDG2j
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 8, 2022
Poised. Dignified. Steadfast.
I hope I run my race as well as she ran hers.#QueenElizabeth
Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/lA5Tn0xsPg— Stef Reid MBE (@RunJumpStefReid) September 8, 2022
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