Rangers fan dies in Istanbul ahead of UEL match

A Rangers fan has died in Istanbul ahead of the Scottish club's Europa League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday.

Rangers announced on their club website that the unnamed fan died in a road traffic accident.

"The immediate thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time," the club said in a statement. "We are remaining in constant contact with both the Turkish and British authorities over this tragic incident."

Rangers play Fenerbahce in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.