Football pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II - in pictures

A minute's silence across European games after the monarch dies, aged 96

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  Players of Manchester United observe a minute's silence after the death of Queen Elizabeth II prior to the Europa League match against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on September 8, 2022. Getty

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  The giant screen displays a picture of Queen Elizabeth II as players of Zurich and Arsenal observe a minute's silence before the second half of their Europa League match in St Gallen, Switzerland, on September 8. Getty

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  The stadium during a minute's silence after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II during Zurich v Arsenal. AP

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  Flags are lowered at Old Trafford prior to the Europa League match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad. PA

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  Players walk on to the pitch wearing black arm bands at the Europa Conference League match between West Ham United and Romanian opponents FCSB at London Stadium. Getty

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  West Ham United players observe a minute's silence. Getty

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  The big screen displays a message in memoriam at the London Stadium. PA

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  West Ham's giant screen at the London Stadium. Getty

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  Players walk on to the pitch wearing black armbands at West Ham. Getty

Football paid tribute after Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, on a night of Europa League and Conference action.

The news broke during Arsenal's game in Zurich, and the players and supporters held a minute's silence before the start of the second half, with the news posted on a giant screen.

There were similar tributes around Europe, including the games involving Manchester United and West Ham.