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Sanctions against Celtic and Rangers for crowd disorder

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Following severe crowd disturbances during a Scottish Cup quarter-final in March, football authorities have imposed significant sanctions on Celtic and Rangers. An independent investigation into the incident reported “mass panic” and “life-threatening violence” after supporters stormed the pitch, resulting in injuries to police officers and 43 arrests. In response, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) ordered both clubs to play their next Scottish Cup home matches behind closed doors and issued fines of £100,000 to be paid to visiting teams. The SFA warned that further unacceptable behavior through the 2027-28 season could trigger additional stadium closures. Additionally, the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) ~~announced~~ has implemented a ~~temporary~~ ban on away supporters for all Glasgow derby ~~matches~~ matches, including league and League Cup fixtures, for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. This measure ~~is intended~~ follows tensions regarding ticket allocations; Celtic manager Martin O’Neill described the ban as “inevitable” after Rangers offered a reduced allocation of only 300 tickets for an upcoming fixture, a move Celtic rejected as insufficient compared to their previous 5% agreement. The SPFL intends for this period to allow clubs, police, and stakeholders to review safety findings and implement necessary precautions for future fixtures.

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