Thousands of Celtic supporters flew Palestine flags forward of a match regardless of being requested not to take action by the membership.
A show within the colors of the flag was within the decrease half of the standing part, with 1000’s of smaller flags seen all through the bottom on Wednesday night.
Two dozen massive flags had been additionally flown earlier than Celtic and Atletico Madrid gamers ran on to the pitch for his or her Champions League conflict.
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It’s possible that Celtic will now face disciplinary motion from UEFA, and the membership was beforehand fined £9,000 in 2016 after followers flew Palestinian flags throughout their 5-2 victory towards Israel’s Hapoel Be’er Sheva.
A bunch known as the Green Brigade had inspired Celtic followers to “courageously fly the flag for Palestine” because the Middle East battle continues to escalate.
But earlier than the match, the Scottish facet had urged supporters to not show “banners, flags and symbols” regarding the battle.
In a press release, Celtic stated: “We have witnessed death, violence and destruction in the Holy Land in recent weeks, with thousands of people – men, women and children – killed, injured and displaced.”
The membership stated they had been praying for peace and humanitarian help within the area, and plenty of of their employees and supporters had been affected by latest occasions.
“Against this backdrop of conflict and pain, sport can promote peace and demonstrate humanity and empathy for all who continue to suffer,” the assertion added.
Celtic gamers and coaches had worn black armbands as a “show of respect and support for all those affected by the conflict” – with the membership donating to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
And whereas the assertion stated everyone seems to be entitled to their private views, Celtic burdened that it wished to be “open to all”.
The Green Brigade, which has been suspended from getting away tickets following latest incidents, stated it had distributed the flags exterior the stadium.
“We respect the right of all fans who wish not to participate in such an action, however equally we ask that the same respect and freedom is afforded to all fans who do,” the group stated.
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The Green Brigade raised £130,000 in a web based marketing campaign after the 2016 nice, with the cash going to medical help for Palestinians and the creation of a soccer academy in Bethlehem below Celtic’s title.
Last evening’s match towards Atletico Madrid ended 2-2, that means it has been greater than six years since Celtic gained a Champions League fixture.
Manager Brendan Rodgers refused to be drawn on the pro-Palestine show at a information convention following the sport.
“I am only thinking about the football,” he advised reporters.
Source: information.sky.com”