English Premier League, sports community react to death of Queen Elizabeth II

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The English Premier League  issued a statement Thursday offering condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as others in the sports community shared in the mourning of Her Majesty. 

"The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II," the league said via Twitter. "Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty."

The queen, who was the longest-reigning British monarch, died on Thursday. She was 96. 

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Queen Elizabeth presents the Jules Rimet Cup to Bobby Moore, captain of England's national soccer team, after England beat West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the World Cup final, July 30, 1966, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United, which has 13 Premier League titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies, also issued a statement while blacking out their Twitter page as a sign of mourning. 

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"Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Queen Elizabeth II," it read. 

Other Premier League teams, including Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham, followed suit by blacking out their logos on Twitter.

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"Manchester City wishes to express its sincere condolences to The Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," the Sky Blues said. "Her Majesty’s dedication and service has