Fans of the Scottish club pay tribute to The Queen before their game against Napoli, despite the fact that the national anthem was not played by the clubs.

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Rangers and Napoli observe minute's silence at Ibrox
Image: Rangers and Napoli observed a minute's silence at Ibrox

Rangers fans paid tribute to The Queen by singing the national anthem before the match despite being turned down by the European governing body.

The national anthem was not allowed to be played before Wednesday's games.

Fans sang the anthem before the game.

God Save the King was requested to be played by three British clubs in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

Rangers fans pay tribute to The Queen ahead of Napoli match
Image: Rangers fans pay tribute to The Queen ahead of Napoli match

Sky Sports News was told that the anthem would not be played and that there would be no celebrations in the UK.

Rangers fans were the only ones in attendance for the game in Naples which was moved from Tuesday to Wednesday due to police resources.

Ryan Kent, Rangers vs Napoli
Image: Rangers hosted Napoli in Group A of the Champions League

Rangers had said on their official account that they would go ahead with a rendition of the national anthem, despite the fact that they had been given permission to observe a period of silence.

Around 50,000 fans were invited to sing the national anthem after the minute's silence and there was a display of the union flag in the stand.

Chelsea tributes to The Queen

Chelsea fans pay tribute to The Queen at Stamford Bridge
Image: Chelsea fans pay tribute to The Queen at Stamford Bridge

Two pensioners laid a wreath on the pitch before the start of the game.

There was a banner at the end of the stadium with a Union Jack flag surrounding it.

The ground fell silent in memory of The Queen after new Blues boss Potter clapped home supporters.