Football matches to host tributes to Mandela today

A minute's applause will take place at all football matches in the Premier League, Football League and FA Cup this weekend to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela.

FIFA said there would be a minute's silence as a mark of respect ahead of the next round of international football matches, while the International Olympic Committee has lowered the Olympic flag for three days in memory of Mandela, South Africa's first black president who has died aged 95.