Thomas McAllister, 25, was in the Portuguese capital to support his beloved Ibrox club when tragedy struck.
A young Rangers fan has died in Lisbon after watching his team play against Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday. He was there to see his beloved Ibrox side with his friends.
Rangers FC said: "It is with profound sadness Rangers FC has been made aware supporter Thomas McAllister has passed away in Lisbon following last night's UEFA Europa League tie with Benfica. The young dad, from Drumchapel, was known as Tam to pals. Abbi Sinclair said: "Heartbreaking cannot believe it. RIP Tam you'll be so missed by everyone."
"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. I hope your up there with your dad and Ricky love you. "This news has hit everyone at the club extremely hard, as I am sure it will for all of our supporters. Nobody should ever go to a football match and not return home.
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