BT Sport’s coverage of Manchester United’s Europa League tie against Real Sociedad was delayed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The UK’s longest-serving monarch has passed away at the age of 96 having reigned over the country for 70 years. Sporting matches and events over the coming days are now expected to suspended during the national period of mourning. But United confirmed their scheduled Europa League tie against Real Sociedad would go ahead as planned. A club statement read: “Following direction from the FA and UEFA, tonight’s UEFA Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad will take place as planned at Old Trafford.

Source: Express September 08, 2022 19:58 UTC