Discussions continue between the English government and the country’s football authorities regarding what will happen to his playing action weekendafter the death of Queen Elizabeth.
On Thursday night, it was certain that the matchday at Premier League is going to be postponed, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at least to that extent, as on Friday morning the government issued instructions regarding the situation that has emerged.
“There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sports matches or to close entertainment venues during the period of National Mourning.
This is left to the discretion of individual organizations. As a mark of respect, organizations may wish to consider canceling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral.
They are under no obligation to do so and this is left entirely to the discretion of individual organizations.
If sporting or State Funeral events are planned, organizations may wish to adjust the timings of the events so that they do not conflict with the timings of the ceremonies and associated processions.
As a mark of respect and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organizers may wish to observe a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting matches and players may wish to wear black armbands.” , the government announcement states.
Nevertheless, the organizing authority of England’s lower divisions has already announced the postponement of tonight’s matches Burnley-Norwich and Tranmere-Stockport and now the decision of the Premier League is expected about what he is going to do.
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