Rangers fans banned by UEFA

UEFA have imposed a two-match away ban - one of which is suspended - on Rangers fans after the club were found guilty of charges relating to discriminatory behaviour by their supporters. The Scottish champions were also fined 40,000 euro (£35,558) by UEFA`s control and disciplinary body as a result of the actions of fans at the away leg of the Europa League tie against PSV Eindhoven. Rangers were also fined the same amount and ordered to play their next home UEFA match behind closed doors for the same offence in the home leg, although that sanction was also deferred for a probationary period of three years. Rangers, who were not permitted to make a personal representation at the hearing, have three days to appeal the sanctions. A statement from UEFA confirmed: "The UEFA control and disciplinary body meeting today in Nyon has confirmed the following sanctions against Rangers FC after the two legs against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. "Following a charge of discriminatory behaviour at the first leg match against PSV Eindhoven on March 10, 2011, Rangers FC have been fined 40,000 euro and the club is restricted from selling any tickets to its supporters for two away matches in UEFA club competitions (with the respective home clubs also not authorised to sell tickets to Rangers FC supporters)."

Source: PA