Without a doubt, the world of football did not expect to be so affected by the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8. Although continuity was given on the opening day of the Uefa Europa League with Manchester United, respecting the minute of silence for the life of the Queen in the protocol acts, and the match was played normally against Real Sociedad, the Premier League and the Champions were affected.
That league, which is the most competitive in the world, had a break that nobody expected, but that, due to the circumstances, addressing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was more than sensible to mourn the weekend for the unfortunate end of the reign, and 70 years of the monarchy of Isabel II who died at the age of 96. However, the decision was not liked by soccer fans.
In turn, the Premier League may be even more affected by the cancellation of some matches in London on the weekend of Saturday 17 to Monday 19 September, because on that day the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place. Therefore, the police units will be concentrated in the event. The Champions League also had its changes, as Rangers vs. Napoli, which was scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, will be played the following day.
However, it is not just the leagues that are affected. It also cut short the resurgence of a goalkeeper who was no longer the same since 2018, when he had a fateful night against Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Loris Karius has not been able to overcome this nightmare lived in kyiv. He tried to escape from it by leaving Liverpool, arriving at Besiktas, and later at Union Berlin, but his lack of continuity conditioned him.
He returned to Liverpool where he knew he was not going to have a leading role with the doors completely closed by Alisson, Adrián Sanmiguel and Caoimhín Kelleher, owners of the goal. Fortunately, Loris Karius was able to terminate his contract, he was released and is now about to become Newcastle United’s new goalkeeper. The Magpies need a second goalkeeper due to the departures of Martin Dubravka and Freddie Woo, in addition to the injury of Karl Darlow.
Thus, Loris Karius will once again have the opportunity in the Premier League, but something has arrived that the German goalkeeper did not count on. The death of Queen Elizabeth II left the signing of the contract in suspense. It is said that the details of the contract, which will be short-lived, are closed, but it will be delayed due to the issue of Elizabeth II. Perhaps after her funeral on September 19, the connection of the Teuton will be made official.
