An additional double UEFA sanction was imposed on Celtic, and Brendan Rodgers received a “slap on the wrist.”
As the club’s relationship with the regulating body of European football continues to deteriorate, Celtic has been served with an additional two UEFA fines this season.
Celtic are currently on the brink of qualifying from the league phase, thanks to Brendan Rodgers’ effective coaching.Celtic is currently in the lead of the Champions League with two victories, two draws, and only one loss.
However, the Hoops have recently been penalised by UEFA for incidents that occurred during their matches against Atalanta and RB Leipzig.
Celtic’s most recent UEFA sanctions for Champions League misconduct have increased the total to €240,000.
This season, Celtic has been subject to numerous sanctions from the European governing body.
In their loss to Borussia Dortmund, the team was penalised by UEFA for the use of pyrotechnics and was issued a €20,000 fine.
Celtic has been issued a bill totalling €27,000 (£22,383), as reported by the Daily Record. This brings the total amount of penalties paid to UEFA to £198,960.
€12,000 was allocated for the obstruction of public passageways, while €15,000 was allocated for the juvenile pitch invader who pursued Kasper Schmeichel during Celtic’s victory over RB Leipzig.
Brendan Rodgers was also issued a “slap on the wrist” by UEFA for two incidents during Celtic’s draw with Atalanta, in which the delay in the kick-off was attributed to the Parkhead club and manager.
The six UEFA members who have been subjected to more severe penalties than Celtic this season This season, UEFA is evidently adopting a strict posture towards clubs regarding discipline issues, with the use of pyrotechnics being the most pressing concern for the governing body.
CSKA Sofia, Hammarby, FC Shkupi, Nantes, and FK Iskra Danilovgrad were all affected by partial stadium closures by UEFA last season. Additionally, Sivasspor Kulübü was compelled to play a match behind closed doors.
It is evident that UEFA has a history of being strict with clubs, and it appears that this trend is continuing into this season.
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