Both teams waving at the start of the second half (Image: Reuters)

Arsenal and Zurich held a minute’s silence following the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday, but it was eventually interrupted by boos and jeers from home fans.

Before the start of the second half of the Europa League, both teams lined up around the center circle to take part in a moment of silence to commemorate the death of the Queen.

A black and white photograph of Her Majesty The Queen was projected on the big screen, and the moment of reflection began with the referee’s whistle.

There were shocked expressions on the faces of some people in the stands, many of whom had only heard the news of the Queen’s death from across the stadium.

Silence remained for the most part, but after about 40 seconds, the home fans seemed restless and began yelling, jeering and whistling.

This caused the silence to end prematurely and before the minute was up the players dispersed and took up their positions on the pitch.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

He died at his home in Balmoral at the age of 96. His son, Prince Charles, and his daughter, Princess Anne, were at his side.

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Spectators were shocked by the reaction, with one Arsenal supporter tweeting, “Horrible FC Zurich fans protesting a minute’s silence for the Queen.”

Another poster wrote: “Zurich fans booing Queen after 60 seconds of silence… disgusting!”

However, the home crowd fell silent shortly after Eddie Nketiah scored a goal in the 62nd minute to give Arsenal a 2-1 lead. This turned out to be the winner.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are set to play their Europa League match against Real Sociedad, with a minute’s silence before kick-off to confirm the match will go ahead as planned.

Both teams wear black armbands and flags fly at half-staff in honor of Old Trafford.

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