Brendan Rodgers receives suspended UEFA ban for delayed kick-off

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has received a suspended one-match touchline ban from UEFA for delaying the kick-off during the Champions League last-16 match against Bayern Munich, which ended in a 1-1 draw on February 18. The ban will only be enforced if Rodgers commits a similar offence within the next year. Additionally, Celtic has been fined €10,000 (£8,340) for this incident, while they faced separate fines earlier in the season for issues related to fan behavior. Despite the controversies, Celtic made a commendable effort in the Champions League, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in over a decade, although they were ultimately eliminated by Bayern. Rodgers expressed concern over the potential impacts on fan attendance due to previous sanctions but was relieved that fans would be allowed to travel to the match in Munich. The team aims to build on their recent successes in future European competitions.