A Rangers fan has died in Portugal after travelling to the country to see his side take on Benfica on Thursday night.
Thomas McAllister, 25, passed away in Lisbon following the Glasgow club's UEFA Europa League tie with the Portuguese giants.
The club confirmed the tragic news today as they offered their 'immediate thoughts to Thomas’ family and friends'
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Rangers CEO James Bisgrove said: "On behalf of the club, I want to pass on my sincere condolences to Thomas’ loved ones, family and his friends.
“This news has hit everyone at the club extremely hard, as I am sure it will all of our supporters. Nobody should ever go to a football match and not return home.
“The club stands ready to assist Thomas' family in whichever way we can in the coming days and weeks.”
No details were provided on the circumstances of his death. It is understood, via Mr McAllister's Facebook, that he is a former pupil of Drumchapel High School.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said they were providing consular assistance to the family of a British man who has died in Lisbon, and are in contact with Portuguese authorities.
In tributes on Facebook, One woman said: "You've left us all heartbroken, still can't come to terms with this news."
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She revealed that Mr McAllister was a dad adding: "Watching you grow from that tiny beautiful blonde haired boy to such an amazing daddy to your beautiful kids, you made us all proud.
"Tommy tuck, this is a hard one. One as a family we will need to support your mum, your beautiful kids and as a community. Lost another young life far to soon.
"Sleep tight, going to miss that big smile and laugh of yours."
Mr McAllister shared an image of himself in Lisbon with two friends on Facebook almost a day ago with the caption, 'Ma brothers".
Another friend said he would be "sorely missed" and revealed he was known as Tam to friends.
She added: "A cheeky, funny amazing character. What a boy, Tam. You will be sorely missed, buddy."
A further tribute read: "Gutted, I don't even know what to say. I never thought I'd have to write this. RIP Thomas."
A relative continued: "Cannot get my head around this. You were the best cousin ever, love you always."
Another person said that Mr McAllister was one in a million and will never be forgotten.
While another added: "A lot of heavy hearts in Drumchapel today. Thinking of the family, kids and many friends. Simply the best, Tam."
Famous Rangers pub The louden Tavern took to Facebook, writing: "Heartbreaking.
"Our thoughts and love go to Thomas’ family and friends."
Meanwhile, Singer Callum Beattie led celebrity tributes saying he was sad to learn of the passing.
The 34-year-old Edinburgh-born star, who is a huge fan of Light Blues, said: "That's so sad. Sending thoughts and love to his family."
Former club legend Nacho Novo added: "RIP. Sending thoughts and love to his family."
Ex-player Michael Mols, who underwent brain tumour surgery late last year, added: "RIP."
Rangers fought out a 2-2 draw with Benfica.
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