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Mark Pirie

Rangers and Celtic hit with UEFA fines as Europa League flashpoints punished

Both Celtic and Rangers have been hit with fines by UEFA following incident during their Europa League clashes.

The Parkhead side have been punished following a Countdown-inspired banner displayed against Ferencvaros at Celtic Park that was aimed straight at European football's decision makers.

Two Celtic fan groups slammed UEFA with a Countdown-themed banner slamming the decision that caused their Europa League clash to kick off at 3.30pm on a Tuesday.

But both the Green Brigade and the Bhoys sections were irked as UEFA declared the game had to be an afternoon kick-off to avoid clashing with Champions League fixtures. It had originally been switched to the Tuesday due to COP26 policing concerns.

The club have received a €15,000 fine from the governing body "for transmitting a provocative message of an offensive nature."

Across the city, Rangers have also landed in hot water following the clash with Brondby in Denmark.

The draw was marred by issues, with fans forced to queue for just two entrances to the stadium.

Local police were also accused of striking them with batons before the crucial group stage match, with Brondby confirming some troublemakers had broken into the Rangers VIP area.

The club have ordered to payout €5250 for lighting and throwing of an object during the group stage clash.

UEFA have, however, closed the proceedings opened against Rangers FC for alleged crowd disturbances.

The Danes have also received a series of charges linked to crowd disturbances totalling €43,000.

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