Rangers Fined €20,000 and Given Suspended Away Supporter Ban by UEFA

Rangers FC have been fined by UEFA €20,000 (approximately £17,000-£26,000) for the lighting of pyrotechnics by their supporters during their 6-0 Champions League play-off defeat to Club Brugge in Belgium. In addition to the fine, UEFA has imposed a suspended one-match ban on selling away tickets to Rangers fans for UEFA competitions, effective over a two-year probationary period, meaning the ban will only be enforced if further similar incidents occur. The club also faces scrutiny related to a previous incident involving a racist banner displayed during a Europa League match against Fenerbahce, which resulted in a suspended stadium closure and a fine of about £25,000. Rangers’ leadership condemned the actions of the minority responsible, emphasizing the club’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity and warning that those not aligned with these values should disassociate themselves from the club. Despite these disciplinary issues, Rangers will proceed with their Europa League campaign, starting with a home match against Genk and an away fixture at Sturm Graz. The club is also taking measures such as issuing lifetime bans to those responsible for previous misconduct to prevent future violations.