Celtic fans have been urged by the club not to bring flags referring to the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict to tonight's UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid at Celtic Park.
Celtic have launched a fresh appeal urging fans not to bring flags referring to the Israel/Palestine conflict to tonight's UEFA Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid at Celtic Park.
READ MORE: Jack Charlton's touching reunion with brother Bobby remembered as Manchester United legend dies aged 86 “For the club’s UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid this evening, Celtic and Atletico Madrid players and coaching staff will wear black armbands, as a show of respect and support for all those affected by the conflict.
“Celtic Park is where we come to support our football club. Recognising this, respecting the gravity of the tragedy unfolding and its impact on communities in Scotland and across the world, and in line with other clubs, leagues and associations, we ask that banners, flags and symbols relating to the conflict and those countries involved in it are not displayed at Celtic Park at this time.
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