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Gavin Berry

Rangers to face crowd of kids after UEFA relax Sparta stadium ban over racist abuse

Rangers will play in front of a stadium full of KIDS next week after Sparta Prague were given special permission by UEFA to allow children in for their Europa League clash.

Steven Gerrard takes his team back to the Czech Republic in the second round of matches in the group stage of the competition, after they were eliminated by city rivals Slavia Prague at the Last 16 round last term.

The game was supposed to be in an empty Letna Stadium because UEFA ordered the punishment after Sparta's Champions League third qualifying round match at home to Monaco last month.

A group of fans directed monkey chants at Monaco midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni after he scored the opening goal in the first half, and again when the game was over. The match was stopped for three minutes.

However, they have now been allowed to allow youngsters only in the stadium, with only adults who are supervising the kids allowed in too.

Sparta said: "Due to the punishment for the racist behaviour of some of our fans during the home match with Monaco, no adult fans are allowed in the stadium.

"But there is an exception for organised children's groups and we want to use it - we invite children to the Europa League for free.

"The invitation is valid for organised groups of children from 6 to 14 years of age who arrive at the stadium accompanied by an adult.

"At the same time, however, the rule applies that one adult must have a minimum of ten children and a maximum of 19. Admission is completely free for children and their companions."

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