UEFA has charged Rangers over an anti-woke banner displayed by supporters that the Scottish Premiership club have described as “shameful” and “embarrassing”.
The message that was held by fans at Ibrox during Thursday’s penalty shoot-out victory over Fenerbahce in the Europa League last 16, said: “Keep woke foreign ideologies out – defend Europe”.
European football’s governing body has described it as “racist and/or discriminatory”.
Rangers said in a statement it was “deeply saddening and frankly embarrassing that the club is now set to face significant sanctions for the actions of a very small minority”.
“Rangers is a modern, progressive football club and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support,” the club added. (SkySports)