The disappearance of Prince Philip on Friday plunged the United Kingdom into deep sadness and the world of sport has not escaped this wave of emotion.
Although not necessarily his favorite sport, the Duke of Edinburgh has received numerous tributes from football clubs across the Channel, led by Chelsea FC.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC is saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Our hearts go out to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, ”wrote the London club emulated by Tottenham, Manchester City, Leeds United, Manchester United, which brought out an old image of the member of the royal family ahead of a meeting of the Reds Devils, or the Rangers club.
Everyone at Chelsea FC is saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 9, 2021
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Prince Philip with Manchester United players in the 1960s.
José Mourinho, manager of Tottenham, wanted to start his pre-match press conference with a thought for the deceased.
“Sorry, I just read a sad news about Prince Philip.
I want to express my condolences to the royal family.
To be quite honest, I have a deep respect for the Royal Family.
All my condolences.
It is not only this country that shares this feeling, ”said the Portuguese coach, followed by a condolence tweet from Harry Kane, the Spurs striker.
In the afternoon, the Premier League also offered its condolences before announcing that a minute of silence would be observed before the matches throughout the weekend and from Friday.
Players will also wear black armbands.
My condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.
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- Harry Kane (@HKane) April 9, 2021
Horses, a real passion
With princes Harry and William at the 2015 World Cup final.
A great sports lover - Queen Elisabeth is said to have fallen under his spell while playing tennis - the prince has been seen for several decades at many events to hand out trophies or simply greet the players as a spectator .
Coming from football, rugby (he attended international meetings with Princes Harry and William), sailing (he was a naval officer by training), or even cricket, a sport he had practiced for many years in which he had invested as a leader, or the world of horse racing, a shower of tributes flooding social networks.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
All of our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family.
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- England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) April 9, 2021
Jockeys and trainer pay tribute to Prince Philip at the Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
The representatives of Ascott Racecourse, where the Duke of Edinburgh has visited on numerous occasions in the company of Queen Elisabeth II, were among the first to offer their condolences to the man who had also helped to develop the practice of the equestrian team, a discipline which he carried very particularly in his heart.
He was even called up several times with the British selection for international competitions.
A statement from Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot pic.twitter.com/Rqe1WZhhle
- Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) April 9, 2021
A lover of beautiful cars and motor racing
The Formula 1 World Championship also had a thought for this renowned polo player who closely followed motor racing and fine cars, especially in England, and who had visited grand prix throughout his long life.
"The whole of Formula 1 pays homage to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who dedicated his life to Great Britain and served his country with pride and devotion", one can read on the official account of Formula 1 at the skill of the one who had given up, death in the soul, to slip behind the steering wheels of cars only two years ago.
The whole of Formula 1 wishes to pay tribute to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who dedicated his whole life to Great Britain and served his country with pride and devotion.
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- F1 Media (@ F1Media) April 9, 2021
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