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Rangers fan dies in Portugal ahead of Europa League game against Porto
Rangers confirmed the death of a fan from natural causes in Porto and are working with authorities while their team lost 3-1 in the Europa League match against Porto.
- Yesterday, Rangers FC announced that one supporter died overnight in Porto from natural causes, expressing condolences and liaising with Portuguese and British authorities while confirming the supporter remains unnamed.
- Fans had flown out to Porto ahead of the UEFA Europa League fixture at Estadio do Dragao on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with Rangers FC already eliminated.
- Djeidi Gassama headed Rangers FC in front after six minutes, but FC Porto overturned the deficit with goals from Rodrigo Mora, Francisco Moura and an Emmanuel Fernandez own goal.
- By nightfall, the club sat in 32nd place out of 36 teams, concluding their UEFA Europa League group phase with four points.
- With Europa over, the squad will focus on the Premiership as Danny Rohl said they travel to Hibernian on Sunday aiming to maintain momentum.
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British football fan dies ahead of Europa League game as club pays tribute - The Mirror
Rangers supporter James Scrimgeour died peacefully in his sleep from natural causes in Porto, Portugal, before the club's final Europa League match of the season on Thursday
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StvRangers squander lead and end Europa League campaign with away loss to Porto
The Light Blues led through Djeidi Gassama’s early goal but lost 3-1.
·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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