UEFA charge for Celtic

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic after some supporters displayed Palestine flags during their Champions League qualifier against Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

The Parkhead club have been punished eight times in five seasons by the European governing body for supporter misconduct and face further sanctions when the case is dealt with on September 22.

A statement on UEFA’s official website confirmed the “illicit banner” charges, which pertain to Article 16 (2) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations.

Dozens of Palestine flags were displayed during Celtic’s 5-2 first-leg win on Wednesday, many of them in the new safe standing section at Parkhead.

Celtic were fined about £16,000 two years ago after a Palestine flag was displayed at a Champions League qualifier against KR Reykjavik.

The UEFA …

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