Ramovic vs Mokwena: I played in best leagues, he probably played badminton 🏸

10 best signings of the 2023-24 WSL season - ranked

PSL Transfers & Rumours: Pirates star deletes club Instagram pics as Stellies close in

10 Best Betting Sites for May 2024: Our Top 10 in South Africa

PSL Done Deals: City sign Namibia international Petrus

Club Statement: 'Chiefs to announce new coach & two signings' - Maphosa comments 

Bayern savagely told why they aren't better off with Kane

Johnson snubs Pirates star, names Downs duo as Player of the Season candidates 

Perhaps not quite ‘like Maradona’ but Ngezana a FCSB masterstroke

'Like Maradona!' - FCSB boss reveals why he signed Ngezana 👀

Kane and fellow Bayern stars pushing for Tuchel to stay

Pirates made to wait as Stellenbosch secure Caf berth & Chippa's CCC hopes boosted 

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>McAllister in Lisbon to support Rangers</li><li>Passed away in the Portuguese city</li><li>The reason of death is not yet known</li></ul><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Rangers pay tribute to 25-year-old fan who died after Europa League clash against Benfica

Liga Portugal

Rio Ave

Benfica

Premiership

Hearts

Rangers

The continental encounter between Rangers and Benfica ended in a 2-2 draw at the Estadio da Luz, despite the Scottish side twice taking the lead through goals from Tom Lawrence and Dujon Sterling as an Angel Di Maria penalty and Connor Goldson's own goal levelled the tie.McAllister travelled to Portugal to watch his favourite team in action but suffered a tragic death - with the reasons behind the demise yet to be disclosed.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In an official statement, the club confirmed the heartbreaking news, expressing profound sadness over the loss. Rangers FC stated, "It is with profound sadness Rangers FC has been made aware supporter Thomas McAllister has passed away in Lisbon following last night’s UEFA Europa League tie with Benfica. The immediate thoughts of everyone at the club are with Thomas’ family and friends, and we will remain in constant contact with both the Portuguese and British authorities over this tragic incident".

WHAT RANGERS SAID

McAllister had posted a picture from Lisbon on Facebook just hours before the match. He was fondly known as Tam to friends and was a resident of Drumchapel in north-west Glasgow. Rangers CEO James Bisgrove said: "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."

CEO PAYS TRIBUTE TO MCALLISTER

Rangers would give their all to progress in the Europa League with a victory in the return leg at Ibrox next Saturday. Before that they have a Scottish Cup quarter-final to deal with against Hibernian on Sunday.

WHAT NEXT?

Rangers pay tribute to 25-year-old fan who died after Europa League clash against Benfica | Goal.com South Africa

Rangers paid tribute to 25-year-old fan, Thomas McAllister, who expired after attending the club&apos;s Europa League last-16 clash with Benfica in Lisbon.

Editors' Picks