Rangers Fined €48,500 by UEFA Over Discriminatory Banner at Europa League Match

The club faces a suspended stadium closure and is issuing lifetime bans to fans responsible for the anti-woke display.

UEFA fined Rangers €30,000 for a discriminatory banner displayed during a Europa League match against Fenerbahce, labeling it as racist behavior.
Additional fines totaling €18,500 were imposed for improper conduct, blocking passageways, and throwing objects during the same match.
The Copland Stand faces a suspended closure for one UEFA home game if further discriminatory incidents occur within two years.
Rangers condemned the actions, calling them embarrassing, and is actively identifying and banning the individuals involved for life.
The incident has overshadowed Rangers’ advancement to the Europa League quarter-finals, highlighting the broader consequences of fan misconduct on the club's reputation and finances.