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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Lucy Jackson

Football fan, 70, dies during Rangers v Dundee game

A RANGERS fan died during the Scottish Premiership match against Dundee on Saturday, the club has confirmed.

The man, aged 70, was attending the first league match of the season at Ibrox when he fell ill and was rushed to hospital, where he later died.

The club released a statement on Twitter/X which said: "Everyone at Rangers is devastated to have learned of the passing of one of our supporters at yesterday's match with Dundee.

"The thoughts of the entire club are with their family and friends. We will be reaching out to the family to offer our support at this deeply sad and difficult time."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were made aware of a 70-year-old man taking unwell during the Rangers v Dundee match at Ibrox on Saturday, 9 August, 2025.

“He was taken to hospital where he later died. Next of kin is aware.

“There are no suspicious circumstances.”

The game, which kicked off at 5.45pm, saw Rangers draw 1-1 with Dundee.

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