A Rangers fan has died in a highway accident in Istanbul forward of the membership’s match within the Turkish metropolis.
The membership stated it was “devastated” to have discovered of the demise, which occurred in a single day.
Rangers play Fenerbahce in a Europa League tie on Thursday evening.
Reviews within the Turkish press recommend that the person was crossing the highway within the early hours of the morning when he was hit by a automobile earlier than being run over by a second car.
A press release on the Rangers web site stated: “The speedy ideas of everybody on the membership are with their household and buddies at this extremely tough time.
“We’re remaining in fixed contact with each the Turkish and British authorities over this tragic incident.”
A Overseas Workplace spokesman stated: “We’re conscious of the demise of a British man in Turkey and are in contact with the native authorities.”
Fenerbahce acknowledged it prolonged “heartfelt sympathies” to the person’s household and Rangers.
