Queen Elizabeth II: Peter Crouch’s tweet goes viral after Premier League postponed games

Peter Crouch has spoken out after the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) postponed all of this weekend’s fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The former England international, who is one of the most universally-popular ex-footballers, has questioned whether postponing the matches is the right decision.

Football in the UK comes to a standstill this weekend, despite the fact organisations like the Premier League and EFL were given the option to play on.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said ‘there is no obligation’ to postpone sporting fixtures.

Any decision was left ‘at the discretion of individual organisations’.

Other sports were continue this weekend, including cricket and rugby union, but the FA said in a statement on Friday: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible 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 9-11 September.

“The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend.

We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.

“The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.

“All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at