Celtic have been hit with a potential shock away fan ban following the 'lighting of fireworks' by supporters in Dortmund.
A section of the Hoops support set off a pyro display in Germany during their Champions League humbling at the hands of the Bundesliga giants.
As well as handing out the ban, suspended for two years, the Scottish Premiership champions have been fined £16.7k, which is to be paid immediately.
The ban is "from selling tickets to its away supporters for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match, for lighting of fireworks" is "suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years."
A spokesperson from local German police said at the time: "Any violation will lead to legal consequences and will be punished.
"The police of Dortmund will not condone misbehaviour of any kind and will probably exclude those supporters from the match.
"This means that because of your misconduct and despite being here to support your team, you will not have access to the stadium."
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A Celtic statement said: “The club has received the decision issued by the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body following the match against Borussia Dortmund, in which the club has been sanctioned, again, for the lighting of fireworks by a small number of individuals attending the match.
“The decision provides that, not only has the club received a fine of €20,000, but also that, if such behaviour is repeated at a match in the next two years, the club will be prevented from selling tickets to supporters for one away match in Uefa club competitions.
“The club has been very clear, over a number of years, that the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics at matches is prohibited, and presents risks to supporter safety and to the club under the applicable regulations.
“It is hugely disappointing, therefore, that the conduct of a very small minority has led to this decision, which could potentially have such a negative and damaging impact on the team and Celtic supporters wishing to attend an away match to support the team.”
The Uefa statement read in full: Match: Borussia Dortmund vs. Celtic FC (7:1), 01.10.2024, UEFA Champions League 2024/2025
"Charges against Celtic FC: Lighting of fireworks, Art. 16(2)(c) DR
"Decision: The CEDB has decided: "To fine Celtic FC €20,000 and to ban Celtic FC from selling tickets to its away supporters for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match, for lighting of fireworks.
"Said ban from selling tickets to its away supporters is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years, starting from the date of the present decision."
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