Rangers fan tragically dies after medical emergency during Dundee clash as tributes paid
The Ibrox club have confirmed the tragic news, saying they are 'devastated' by what's happened.
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Rangers faced Dundee on Saturday evening in the first league match of the campaign at Ibrox.
The match itself finished in a 1-1 draw.
But tragedy struck in the stands with reports emerging on social media that a medical emergency had taken place in the Bill Struth Main Stand during the course of the game.
A Rangers supporter took unwell at the match and sadly passed away.
Cops have confirmed to the Scottish Sun that they had been alerted to the medical emergency.
They also confirmed the sad news that the supporter, a 70-year old man, passed away.
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.'
Rangers also confirmed the sad news and passed on their condolences.
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The club posted on social media: "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."
In the hours that followed the match at Ibrox, reports of the tragedy began to emerge on social media.
And several Rangers fans paid tribute after learning of the sad news.
One fan wrote: "Nobody should go to a football match and not come home. Thoughts with the family and friends."
Another said: "Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP my friend."
A further fan said: "Very sad, thoughts are with his family and friends."
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