Fans stage their demonstration at Celtic's ground (Facebook / Celtic Fans for Palestine)
When Scottish team Celtic FC was drawn to compete against Israel’s HaPoel Beersheba, many fans knew exactly how they’d respond. Organising on Facebook and through international networks, they planned an elaborate protest: flying hundreds of Palestinian flags during their home football match. Yesterday, the demonstration was pulled off to an astounding effect at Celtic’s home ground. Hundreds of Palestinian flags covered the crowds during the game, turning huge areas of the stadium black, red, white and green. Fans defied threats of arrest and fines to stage the protest, and were warned by police not to wave flags in the game. Because the match was against an Israeli club, UEFA regards Palestinian flags as provocative, and the club is almost certainto be hit with a fine.
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