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WSL opening weekend postponed
The Women’s Super League have postponed this weekend’s opening round of fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The UK’s longest-serving monarch passed away on Thursday afternoon aged 96, bringing an end to 70 years on the throne.
The women’s top flight have united with the men’s Premier League and English Football League in cancelling this weekend’s fixtures as a mark of respect for the Queen’s service to the nation.
A statement from the FA read: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing patron of the Football Association and has left a lasting and incredible legacy on our national game.
“As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between September 9-11.
“The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Women’s Super League, Women’s Championship, the Women’s FA Cup and the FA Trophy will be postponed this weekend.
“Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH the Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the royal family during this time.”
England captains pay their respects
England national team captains Leah Williamson and Harry Kane have paid tribute to the Queen.
An emotional reflection by Euro 2022-winning skipper Williamson on Instagram read: “A constant presence of grace and decency in a world that continued to change around her.
“To comprehend the loss of our Queen is almost impossible, because it seemed, and we hoped, she could reign forever.
“A wonderful monarch but an exceptional person. A light so bright, she gave us hope when there seemed to be none, a warm voice amongst times of despair.
“A Queen who unified her people and whose spirit made her appear as one of us. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.”
Men’s captain Kane tweeted: “My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time.
“The Queen was an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.”
Ronaldo mourns ‘irreplaceable loss’
Cristiano Ronaldo was also among those to pay their respects as the Manchester United forward mourned the UK’s “irreplaceable loss”.
The 37-year-old said on Instagram: “Seven years of my career were played in the Premier League, making this my eighth season living in England.
“Throughout these years, I’ve felt the everlasting love of the UK for it’s Queen, and how important Her Majesty was and will forever be to the British people.
“I pay my respect to her memory and I mourn this irreplaceable loss with the country that I’ve learned to call home. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family.”
