Due to a lack of police support following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Champions League match between Rangers and Napoli has been postponed by one day, according to UEFA.
On September 13, the two were scheduled to square off for the second time in the group stage after beginning their respective campaigns last week with losses to Ajax and victories over Liverpool.
The pair's match will now be postponed by 24 hours due to a shortage of officers due to the monarch's passing on September 8 at the age of 96 at her Balmoral residence.
Additionally, no Napoli supporters will be permitted to come to the game, and no Rangers supporters will be permitted to go to Italy for the rematch later this year.
“This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“In addition, it was agreed to also postpone the UEFA Youth League game between both teams from Tuesday 13 September to Wednesday 14 September at 15.00CET.
“Away fans will not be authorised at the games, and as a matter of sporting fairness, Rangers’ fans will not be authorised for the return legs in Naples.
“UEFA urges fans not to travel and to respect this extraordinary situation.”
The news casts further doubt on a return to action next weekend for football across Britain, with the Premier League potentially facing a double-weekend blackout ahead of the state funeral on September 19.