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Rangers Face Uefa Charges for Fan Behaviour
| Event | Details | Rangers’ Response |
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| UEFA Charges | Rangers face multiple charges from UEFA over fan behaviour, including racist and discriminatory banners, object throwing, and blocking passageways. | Rangers expressed deep sadness and embarrassment, stating that these actions by a small minority could lead to significant sanctions for the club. |
| Banners Dispute | The incident involved banners reading “Keep woke foreign ideologies out – defend Europe” displayed in the Copland Stand during the Europa League second leg against Fenerbahce at Ibrox. | Rangers condemned the display, emphasizing their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Any fan not aligning with these values was urged to dissociate from the club. |
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Rangers strongly emphasized that such behaviour has no place in sport or society and will not be tolerated at any of their matches. |
| Pyrotechnics Use | Two individuals used pyrotechnics after a league win at Celtic Park, risking additional fans being unable to attend matches. | Rangers criticized the use of pyrotechnics and urged all supporters to reject any behaviour that brings the club into disrepute. |
| Future Actions | Rangers are working to identify those responsible and ensure they face consequences. | The club appealed to all reasonable supporters to wholeheartedly reject any behaviour that brings the name of Rangers into disrepute. |