Celtic chief Lawwell claims fans have cost club €500,000 in fines

Peter Lawwell revealed Celtic fans have cost the club more than €500,000 in UEFA fines as he explained the self-imposed closure of a part of Parkhead for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Rennes.

The Scottish champions were fined €15,000 by UEFA on Friday after fans displayed an “illicit banner” and sang obscene chants during their Europa League game at home to Lazio last month.