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Rangers have outlined their “disdain” for a minority of supporters whose actions have led to a UEFA charge.
European football’s governing body have disciplined the Glasgow club after some Rangers fans hoisted a banner that read ‘keep woke foreign ideologies out – defend Europe’ during last Thursday’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
The club released a strongly worded statement in response this morning, which read: “It is, deeply saddening and frankly embarrassing that the club is now set to face significant sanctions for the actions of a very small minority.
Club Statement.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) March 19, 2025
“Firstly, the club has been charged by UEFA after a handful of supporters displayed what UEFA describe as a “racist and/or discriminatory banner” at last Thursday’s Ibrox meeting with Fenerbahce.
“Rangers is a modern, progressive football club, and we are fiercely proud of our diverse playing squads, workforce and support. For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful, and the disdain for those responsible will be shared by the overwhelming majority of our supporters.
“This charge will bring consequences for the club, while the club is also working to identify those responsible and will ensure they also face consequences.
“For the avoidance of doubt, if you do not believe in 2025 that absolutely everyone is welcome to follow Rangers whether at Ibrox or away, then Rangers is not the club for you, and you should disassociate yourself with the club immediately.”
Rangers face further charges
The statement explains UEFA has also charged the club for the throwing of objects and the blocking of passageways at the Fener game.
It is an unnecessary distraction for Rangers after they beat Jose Mourinho’s men on a penalty shoot-out to reach the Europa League quarter-finals and backed that up with a memorable 3-2 win at Glasgow rivals Celtic on Sunday.
The statement concluded: “All of the above behaviours will have consequences for the club, and either directly or indirectly, the club’s supporters.
“Rangers as a club will stand alongside our supporters, and advocate for their rights and their ability to support the team in the most passionate ways possible within the confines of the law and the appropriate regulations.
“However, the club also calls on all reasonable supporters to wholeheartedly reject any behaviour which brings the name of Rangers into disrepute, and to assist the club by challenging any issues which will lead to the club being punished further by the relevant authorities.”