UEFA have fined Celtic £13,000 for their supporters' behaviour during last month's 2-1 win over Lazio at Parkhead.
European football's governing body charged the Scottish champions for 'illicit banners' and 'illicit chants' during the Europa League tie.
The charges are thought to be related to the banner unveiled by the home crowd that depicted Italy's former fascist leader Benito Mussolini being hanged.
A number of Italian phrases were also included on displays directed towards Lazio fans that UEFA deemed to be offensive.
Lazio supporters were seen marching through Glasgow city centre on their way to the game making fascist salutes.
The Serie A club were also charged for 'illicit chants' and fined £8,500 by UEFA.
This is the third occasion that Celtic have been fined by the governing body this season, having previously been penalised for their supporters' behaviour in European fixtures against AIK Stockholm (£11,000) and CFR Cluj (£10,400). In both previous incidents, Celtic supporters were charged for their use of pyrotechnics.
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