Rangers v Porto: British football fan tragically dies ahead of Europa League game - club 'extremely saddened'
A Rangers supporter tragically passed away ahead of the club's Europa League match against Porto.
James Scrimgeour sadly died from natural causes overnight after travelling to Portugal to cheer on his favourite team. He passed away in his sleep - and Rangers officials have expressed their deep sorrow over the news.
Rangers FC has announced that they will be in contact with both Portuguese and British authorities following the tragic death of a fan, James. The club expressed their deepest sympathies to his devastated family.
A spokesperson for Rangers FC stated: "Everyone at Rangers is extremely saddened to have learned of the passing of one of our supporters overnight in Porto from natural causes. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, and we are liaising with both the Portuguese and British authorities."
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Tony Smeaton announced: "It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform family and friends that James Scrimgeour passed away peacefully in his sleep in Portugal last night. He was in Portugal following his life long love of Glasgow Rangers FC. Unfortunately passing before he could watch them tonight. RIP Jim."
Rangers fans had travelled to Porto for their team's final Europa League match of the season. Despite securing their first victory of the campaign against Ludogorets last week, the Glasgow side had already been knocked out of the league phase.