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The National (Scotland)
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Aidan Smith

UEFA awaiting official Rangers report before considering action over national anthem decision

UEFA awaiting official Rangers report before considering action over national anthem decision

AN official report from a UEFA delegate will decide whether Rangers will be punished for playing the national anthem ahead of their Champions League match against Napoli.

In defiance of instructions from the governing body, God Save The King was played ahead of Wednesday night’s 3-0 defeat by Napoli to commemorate the death of the Queen.

UEFA will now hold back on any action until they have read over a match report from their delegate who was in attendance at Ibrox.

A passionate rendition of the anthem followed a minute’s silence at Ibrox that had been permitted by UEFA, who at the same time rejected requests from some clubs to play ‘God Save the King’.

A vast silhouette of the Queen amid the colours of the Union Jack could be seen behind one of the goals before the game kicked off.

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