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Football world pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II following monarch's death at 96

The football world is paying its respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Manchester United's Europa League match against Real Sociedad, along with West Ham's match in the Europa Conference League, are scheduled to go ahead on Thursday with a minute's silence held before kick-off and players wearing black armbands.

"Following direction from the FA and UEFA, tonight's UEFA Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad will take place as planned at Old Trafford," Manchester United said in a statement.

"A minute's silence will be held before kick-off which will allow the teams, match officials and everyone in attendance to pay their respects to Her Majesty, The Queen.