Rangers fan, 25, dies in Lisbon after Europa League match in opposition to Benfica
Rangers have confirmed a 25-year-old fan has died in Lisbon after travelling for his or her Europa League conflict in opposition to Benfica.
Thomas McAllister, 25, tragically handed away within the Portuguese capital on Thursday (March 7) after travelling with buddies to assist the Scottish facet of their final 16 tie. The circumstances of his loss of life stay at the moment unknown.
Tributes for the younger dad, from Drumchapel, have begun to flood in, who was often known as Tam to his mates. Abbi Sinclair mentioned: “Heartbreaking cannot believe it. RIP Tam you’ll be so missed by everyone”.
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Andy McInnes wrote: “Rest in peace Tam. Another Drum boy taken too soon” whereas Chris Forbes added: “RIP Thomas McAllister. Such horrible news”. Rangers have additionally paid tribute to McAllister in a cultured transfer as they mentioned the membership shall be obtainable to assist his household.
Rangers CEO James Bisgrove mentioned: “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 for all of our supporters. Nobody should ever go to a football match and not return home.
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“The club stands ready to assist Thomas’ family in whatever way we can in the coming days and weeks.” The tragic information comes after Rangers’ 2-2 with Benfica within the first leg of their Round of 16 tie within the Europa League.
The Scottish Premiership leaders took the lead by way of Thomas Lawrence within the seventh minute to silence the Estadio da Luz.
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