Celtic could face another UEFA fine over a banner displayed by their fans during the first leg of the Champions League play-off against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
The banner – which read ‘Show Israel the red card’ – was unveiled by supporters at half-time and remained in place for the majority of the second half.
The control, ethics and disciplinary committee of European football’s governing body will assess reports from the game before deciding on their next step.
UEFA will decide if the banner breached their rules by containing a political, provocative or offensive message.
Celtic avoided a ban on supporters attending the second leg in Munich next Tuesday despite receiving a previous disciplinary notice from UEFA over a smoke bomb that was thrown on to the pitch at Aston Villa in January.
Meanwhile, dozens of people were injured in Munich in a suspected car attack yesterday – just a few days before up to 10,000 Celtic fans prepare to travel to the city.
Celtic could face fine after banner displayed by fans during Bayern Munich game
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A car was also driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg recently, leaving at least six dead and nearly 70 injured.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on social media yesterday: ’A terrible attack in Munich shakes us. An Afghan perpetrator has driven into a demonstration. There are many injured, some very seriously. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. The perpetrator must feel the full force of the rule of law.’
A Foreign Office spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an incident in the area of Dachauer Strasse of Munich.
‘If you’re in the immediate area, take care and follow the advice of the local authorities.’
Both Celtic and UEFA were contacted by Mail Sport for comment.
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