The English Premier League has announced that this weekend's matches will be preceded by a minute's applause in memory of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday.
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Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs where tributes will be observed, while there will also be a minute's applause at games in Scotland, the English lower leagues and the FA Cup.
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"The matches will be preceded by a minute's applause to mark the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela," said a Premier League spokesman.
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There are plans for similar tributes at rugby union European Cup and European Challenge Cup matches.
He deserves it because he was a great man while he was alive. This is something South Africa has to be proud about.