UEFA tolerates ‘Billy Boys’

UEFA opted to clear Rangers of sectarian chanting because of Scotland’s “social and historical background”.

UEFA tolerates ‘Billy Boys’
Fri, 14 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Chris Roberts, PA Sport

They revealed they scrutinised the lyrics to Rangers anthem the “Billy Boys” after the club’s Champions League games with Villarreal.

The club were found not guilty, however, of discriminatory chants.

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