Ireland team will wear black armbands as mark of respect for fan who died in Copenhagen

There has also been a request for a minute's silence.

The Republic of Ireland team will wear black armbands as a mark of respect for the Irish fan who died on Sunday morning in Copenhagen. Police in the city found the remains of a 30-year-old man in the harbour of the Danish city. Ireland play against Denmark on Monday evening in Aarhus and the Irishman was in Copenhagen ahead of the Uefa Nations League tie. According to the Copenhagen police, there has been no suggestion of foul play involved. It appears to have been a tragic accident. The Football Association of Ireland released a statement on the man's tragic passing. Their statement reads:

"The FAI has expressed its condolences to the family of the supporter, who passed away in Copenhagen, ahead of the UEFA Nations League game between Denmark and Ireland. "An official request has been submitted to UEFA, by the FAI, to hold a minute’s silence before kick-off in tonight's game in Aarhus. "The Ireland players will wear black armbands in respect of the supporter. "The FAI continues to work with An Garda Síochána and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the matter."