Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Sport
Mark Pirie

Graeme Souness in UEFA blast as Rangers hero takes aim at 'jumped-up' executives after national anthem ban

Fuming Graeme Souness has taken aim at UEFA after the national anthem was banned before this week's Champions League ban - as he lauded Rangers for their defiance.

UEFA had urged British clubs to not sing the the national anthem before kick-off during their group stage games this week following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, with the country in a period of mourning. However before their clash with Napoli Rangers opted to play 'God Save the King' in tribute to the late monarch and King Charles III as fans sang along while a huge tifo in tribute to the late monarch was unveiled in the Broomloan stand.

The Scottish Premiership side have been praised by some for defying European football's governing body, with Ibrox hero Souness among those giving the club praise. He insists UEFA have no place dictating to club's if they are able to sing the national anthem before their games in a heated take-down of the governing body.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.