Rangers tie with Napoli rescheduled due to ‘limitations on police resources’

Rangers’ Champions League tie with Napoli has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 14th, UEFA has announced.

The tie, originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, September 13th, has been moved back due to “severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues” following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth and away fans will not be permitted for both legs, UEFA said.

A UEFA statement read: “UEFA today announced that the UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET.

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“This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“In addition, it was agreed to also postpone the UEFA Youth League game between both teams from Tuesday 13 September to Wednesday 14 September at 15.00CET.

“Away fans will not be authorised at the games, and as a matter of sporting fairness, Rangers’ fans will not be authorised for the return legs in Naples.

“UEFA urges fans not to travel and to respect this extraordinary situation.”

The Betfred Super League play-off semi-finals will go ahead as planned on September 16th and 17th, it has been announced.

Wigan will play Leeds at the DW Stadium on Friday, September 16th and St Helens will face Salford at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Saturday, September 17th.

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