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Due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, sporting events in Britain scheduled for Friday have been canceled, including Test cricket and the PGA Championship in European golf.
As condolences for the late British monarch flooded in from all corners of the sporting world, British horse racing officials likewise hit the pause button.
The third Test between England and South Africa at the Oval was canceled, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The opening day in London on Thursday was postponed without a ball being thrown. The three-game series is tied at one each.
The ECB announced that the match between England and South Africa Men on Friday at The Oval, as well as all other scheduled matches in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (women’s domestic tournament), will not take place due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
When news of the 96-year-old monarch’s passing broke on Thursday evening, play at the PGA Championship at Wentworth near London was put on hold. It was later determined that there would be no play on Friday.
Real Sociedad hosted Manchester United at home in the Europa League match, but there was a moment of silence and all players wore black armbands.
The two scheduled games on Friday have been postponed, according to the English Football League, who also stated that “a decision regarding the remaining scheduled events this weekend will be taken following a review of the official mourning guidance.”
Thus, seeing the information, a lot of football fans have reacted, knowing well that they won’t be able to watch some football games because of the incident.
Below are some of the comments made in reaction to the information:
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