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CELTIC and Lazio have been charged by Uefa over “illicit chants” heard during their Europa League match last week.
In addition, the Scottish champions have been charged over the display of an “illicit banner” during the game, which the Hoops came from behind to win 2-1.
The banner in question (pictured above) depicted Italy’s former fascist leader Benito Mussolini being hung upside down with the words “Follow your leader” appearing next to his corpse.
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