Celtic fans have raised more than £26,000 in 24 hours as part of a bid to match a UEFA fine for waving Palestinian flags at the recent Champions League play-off clash with Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
And big-hearted fans from other clubs, including Rangers and Benfica, as well as non-football fans, have also contributed to the cause.
The appeal, set up by the Green Brigade under the headline #MatchTheFineforPalestine, was initially set up to raise £15,000 but the target has since doubled after a glut of donations in the first seven hours saw more than £14,000 contributed.
A message on the site brands the decision by UEFA to fine Celtic over the flag display as ‘petty and politically partisan.’
The message continues: “We are determined to make a positive contribution to the game and today launch a campaign to #matchthefineforpalestine. Full story...
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And big-hearted fans from other clubs, including Rangers and Benfica, as well as non-football fans, have also contributed to the cause.
The appeal, set up by the Green Brigade under the headline #MatchTheFineforPalestine, was initially set up to raise £15,000 but the target has since doubled after a glut of donations in the first seven hours saw more than £14,000 contributed.
A message on the site brands the decision by UEFA to fine Celtic over the flag display as ‘petty and politically partisan.’
The message continues: “We are determined to make a positive contribution to the game and today launch a campaign to #matchthefineforpalestine. Full story...
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