Football did not stay away from the tragic event for the whole UK.

As it became known to the British resource TalkSport, the leadership of the Championship, the second-strongest division of English football, intends to postpone most of the matches of the 42nd round, which should start at 17:00 Kiev time, due to the funeral of the recently deceased Prince Philip scheduled for this period..

Recall that the husband of Queen Elizabeth II died in a dream last Friday, at the age of 99, in Windsor Castle. His funeral will take place in the chapel of St. George in this village..

At the same time, the leadership of the Championship has already notified football fans that, in order to avoid possible violations of coronavirus restrictions on public events (no more than 30 people), all championship matches that should start at the specified time will be postponed to a later date..

This decision affects eight fights at once, including the meetings Blackburn - Derby, Bruntford - Millwall, Luton Town - Watford, Middlesbrough - QPR, Nottingham Forest - Huddersfield, Stoke City - Preston, Swansea - Wycombe Wanderers and Shedeffield City.

Note that the leadership of the English Premier League cost more modest steps in expressing condolences, recommending that football players wear mourning armbands, as well as arrange a minute of silence before each game this weekend..