Celtic blast Rangers ‘false equivalence’ as SFA called out for stadium closure appeal veto

Celtic have criticized the SFA for drawing a "false equivalence" with Rangers after an appeal only partially reduced sanctions handed down for pitch invasions at Ibrox. Both clubs were previously ordered to play their next Scottish Cup home match behind closed doors and pay £100,000 to the opposition following clashes after Celtic's penalty shootout win. The SFA scrapped a suspended second stadium closure, but upheld the initial closure and fines.

In a club statement, Celtic expressed extreme disappointment with what they described as an excessive and disproportionate punishment. The club argued their supporters entered the field out of celebration rather than violence and emphasized they held no responsibility for stadium safety arrangements at Ibrox.