Celtic fined by UEFA over anti-monarchy banners

The club have been handed a find of around ÂŁ13,000 for banners displayed at their away match against Shakhtar Donetsk

Published 11th Oct 2022

Celtic have been fined over "provocative" anti-monarchy banners displayed by their fans at a Champions League match last month less than a week after the Queen's death.

One banner spotted among the Hoops' section of the ground in their match against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in Poland on September 14 stated 'F*** the crown'.

Another read 'Sorry For Your Loss Michael Fagan,' a reference to a man who broke into the Queen's bedroom in 1982.

The Scottish champions have been fined 15,000 euros (just over ÂŁ13,000) by UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body over what was described as "a message not fit for a sporting event (ie a provocative banner)".

Celtic were also fined 4,250 euros (ÂŁ3,733) for the lighting of fireworks at a home Champions League match against Real Madrid on September 6.

Rangers have been fined £12,284 for “improper conduct of the team” against Napoli after receiving six bookings, two of which led to the sending off of James Sands.

Hearts were fined ÂŁ2,194 after fans threw objects onto the pitch during their away match against Riga in Latvia.