Rangers said it is contact with authorities in Portugal and Britain over what it described as a ‘tragic incident’ Rangers said it was in contact with police authorities in the UK and in Portugal Rangers have paid tribute to a supporter who died following their game with Benfica in the Europa League. The club confirmed fan Thomas McAllister passed away in Lisbon after a 2-2 draw on Thursday evening between the Ibrox side and the Portuguese team.Rangers said it is contact with authorities in Portugal and Britain over what it described as a “tragic incident.”
Rangers CEO James Bisgrove said in a statement: “On behalf of the club, I want to pass on my sincere condolences to Thomas’ loved ones, family and his friends. “This news has hit everyone at the club extremely hard, as I am sure it will all of our supporters.“Nobody should ever go to a football match and not return home. “The club stands ready to assist Thomas’ family in whichever way we can in the coming days and weeks.
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