Celtic are back in trouble with UEFA after European football's governing body charged the Scottish club over their fans' behaviour during a Europa League game against Udinese. UEFA on Monday confirmed they had opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic for the second time in two months after supporters of the Glasgow club displayed a banner of an offensive nature and set off fireworks at Stadio Friuli last Thursday.
A section of Celtic's travelling support in Italy held aloft a two-part banner which insulted UEFA, days after the club were fined about £12,700 for "illicit chanting" involving pro-IRA songs at a Europa League game against Rennes at Celtic Park. Several flares were also let off and one was thrown on to the pitch-side track as Celtic crashed out of the tournament following the 1-1 draw against Udinese. Celtic had tried to head off disciplinary action by giving a life ban to one fan, believed to be involved in displaying the banner, who was arrested in Italy over the alleged assault of a club steward.
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