Government and law enforcement officials release statements regarding the Premier League matches scheduled for the next weekend
The government’s stance on next weekend’s football matches is expected to remain unchanged, allowing the Premier League and English Football League to host games.
London police are also convinced that they will have the personnel to staff games.
As a token of respect following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Premier League and the English Football League have canceled this weekend’s schedule.
However, other sports are continuing and paying their own respects prior to the start of play.
The football officials have been criticized for their decision to postpone this weekend’s matches.
There have been rumors that next weekend’s games may also be canceled, with the funeral perhaps occurring on Monday, September 19.
This might put the Metropolitan Police under tremendous strain, necessitating the recruitment of more personnel from around the nation to manage the anticipated throngs in the capital.
A Met Police statement to football.london said: “Whether matches go ahead is a matter for the football authorities. If fixtures do take place, the Met will work with the relevant partners and ensure that appropriate policing plans are in place.”
The Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has stated that its recommendations will stay unchanged, leaving the decision to the relevant athletic organizations.
There are no athletic activities scheduled for the day of the funeral, which has not yet been confirmed. However, if the funeral takes place on Monday, September 19, games could be held the next weekend.
A DCMS spokesman said: “Our guidance will stay the same. There’s no obligation to cancel as far as the government is concerned. But it’s ultimately up to the Premier League and EFL to make those decisions.”
Government and law enforcement officials release statements regarding the Premier League matches scheduled for the next weekend
