Brendan Rodgers Handed Suspended Touchline Ban for Delayed Kick-Off in Bayern Clash

Celtic Boss Brendan Rodgers Faces Touchline Ban Over Delayed Kick-Off

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been handed a suspended one-match touchline ban by UEFA following his team's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on February 18. The disciplinary action comes after European football's governing body ruled that Rodgers was responsible for a late kick-off during the 1-1 draw at Allianz Arena.

UEFA Verdict and Possible Sanctions

The ban will only be enforced if Rodgers repeats the same offense within the next 12 months in any UEFA competition. Alongside the suspended ban, Celtic FC has also been fined €10,000 (£8,340) for the delayed kick-off.

In addition, the Glasgow-based club was penalized for €9,000 (£7,505) due to fans blocking public passageways at Celtic Park during the first-leg defeat (1-0) against the German giants.

Implications for Celtic and Rodgers

The suspended ban means Rodgers will remain in the dugout for upcoming European fixtures unless another delay occurs. While the ruling does not immediately affect Celtic’s domestic campaign, it serves as a warning to both the manager and the club's matchday operations.

For Scottish Premiership fans, the incident highlights the growing scrutiny from UEFA over matchday discipline, particularly in high-profile fixtures.

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