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Justin Menhenett

Rangers fan told football isn't a religion as judge brands it a lifestyle choice

A Rangers fan lost his discrimination case after a court ruled football isn't a religion.

A judge concluded the sport is not a "philosophical belief" after Eddie McClung claimed his avid allegiance to the Glasgow club was such it should be viewed as "a way of life".

The landmark case was brought by the sub-contractor,who claimed he was discriminated against by two firms because he is a diehard fan of the Glasgow club. Mr McClung sued, claiming his avid allegiance to the Glasgow club was such it should be viewed as 'a way of life' and that instead of going to church he went to watch Rangers.

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