Celtic fans’ ‘f*** the crown’ banner seen in away end at Champions League game

Celtic fans were seen unveiling two banners ahead of their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donestk on Wednesday evening that referenced the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The first banner, unveiled ten minutes before kick-off, read: "F*** the crown." While the second, which was unravelled during the Champions League anthem, said: "Sorry for your loss, Michael Fagan."

Celtic had their Scottish Premiership clash over the weekend with Livingston postponed over the weekend due to the death of the monarch. There was no minute's silence ahead of the clash in honour of the monarch with the two sides coming to the decision ahead of the game.

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Meanwhile, Rangers announced they would be playing the national anthem as well as a minute's silence ahead of kick-off.

In a statement, Rangers said: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be honoured this evening at Ibrox with a minute’s silence, a display created by the Union Bears, and a rendition of the Nation Anthem. If you are attending tonight’s match, we encourage all supporters to be in their seat for 19:50."

Rangers' decision goes against UEFA – who rejected requests to play the national anthem ahead of kick-off.

Celtic travelled to Warsaw for their game against the Ukrainian side – who are playing in Poland due to the ongoing war in their homeland.

Shakhtar Donetsk haven't played at their home – the Donbass Arena – since 2014, when they were forced to flee due to Russian forces invading the Donbass.

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