Queen Elizabeth's Funeral May Affect Premier League Action

Football fans particularly Premier league faithful now faces a nervous wait on the decision of whether games will hold on the weekend preceeding the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday September 19 at Westminster Abbey at 11 a.m., it has been announced.

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It means that horse racing, which is the only major sport in the UK, due to take place on that date, has been postponed.

Government advice to sporting bodies states that “as a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral”.

However, there is no requirement at present for sporting events on the weekend prior to the funeral (September 17-18) to be called off.

Izuchukwu Okosi

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