Stadium closures for Old Firm after fan disorder
Scottish football authorities have ordered partial stadium closures for both Rangers and Celtic after incidents of fan disorder during Old Firm derby matches. The sanctions, which affect sections of Ibrox and Celtic Park, come in response to pyrotechnic use, sectarian chanting, and other unacceptable supporter behavior. Both clubs now face reduced capacity and potential additional disciplinary measures. The Old Firm rivalry, one of the most intense in world football, has a long history of crowd management challenges.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukThe Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic remains one of football's most volatile fixtures, and these sanctions underline how fan conduct continues to be a persistent problem. Partial closures at both Ibrox and Celtic Park are the latest in a series of measures Scottish authorities have used to curb disorder, and both clubs will feel the financial and atmospheric hit. With the next Old Firm already on the horizon, the spotlight is on whether supporters — and stewards — can restore order before further punishments follow.
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