Celtic and Rangers contest closed doors sanctions
Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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"We are shocked by this disproportionate punishment for a relatively small incursion by Celtic supporters at a moment of emotion and celebration."
— Celtic , Athlete
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Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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