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Celtic fined for fans displaying Palestinian flag amid Israel-Gaza war

Celtic fans waved thousands of Palestinian flags during the match against Atletico Madrid last month [File: Andrew Milligan/PA via AP]

Scotland’s Celtic Football Club has been fined $19,000 after its fans waved Palestinian flags during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid last month, UEFA has said.

The match, which took place at the club’s home ground Celtic Park in Glasgow, saw thousands of fans wave the Palestine flag and display banners supporting the people of Gaza amid Israel’s war on the besieged strip.

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