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Man United cancel all post-match press conferences following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II... as Erik ten Hag's side suffers a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in the Europa League

Manchester United cancelled all post-match press conferences following their 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad, after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral aged 96 on Thursday.

The Red Devils' Europa League campaign started with defeat, as Brais Mendez' 59th-minute penalty helped the visitors edge out the closely-fought contest.

Following Buckingham Palace's announcement at 6:30pm, Old Trafford fell silent in remembrance of the Queen ahead of kick-off.

Erik ten Hag did not speak to the media after Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad
Their Europa League clash occurred after Queen Elizabeth II was announced dead on Thursday

Manchester United opted for a media blackout after the match, and manager Erik ten Hag did not attend any post-match press conference, speak to UEFA's rights holders or converse with MUTV.