The Queen’s most famous appearances at sporting events – in pictures
Queen Elizabeth was a presence at some of the most celebrated moments in sporting history in the United Kingdom.
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The Queen and Scottish football and how Hampden roared for new monarch without seeing a ball kicked
In paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a host of football clubs south of the border have taken to social media to post photos of some historic moments involving their side and the late monarch. Newcastle United, for example, haven’t won a major domestic trophy in England since 1955 and it’s a measure of the length of her reign that she presented the Magpies with the FA Cup that day at Wembley after their final win over Manchester City.
England managers Gareth Southgate and Sarina Wiegman pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
England football managers Gareth Southgate and Sarina Wiegman have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following Her Majesty’s passing.
Football and the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II was not a huge football fan. That July 1966 afternoon, when Bobby Moore wiped himself down before shaking her gloved hand as she passed him the Jules Rimet trophy, was actually the last football match she attended before the Euro 96 final. After 1966, it was left to the likes of the Duchess of Kent to hand out the trophies at Wembley until, latterly, Prince William, an unlikely but committed Aston Villa fan, became the royal family’s football face, and eventually president of the FA.
English Premier League, sports community react to death of Queen Elizabeth II
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EFL issues statement ahead of Bolton Wanderers' clash vs Cheltenham Town after Queen's death
The EFL will discuss with the Government over whether fixtures will take place in the immediate aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon.
BMW PGA Championship halts play following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Play was suspended for the rest of the day at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Thursday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the DP World Tour announced.
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