Rangers set for UEFA sanctions following condemnation of “anti-woke” banner

March 20 – Scottish Premiership side Rangers have condemned fans who held up a giant “anti-woke” banner during a recent UEFA Europa League (UEL) tie and admit they now face significant sanctions from UEFA. A sign which read: “Keep woke foreign ideologies out – defend Europe” was raised during the UEL match against Fenerbahçe SK last week. Rangers said the club have been charged by UEFA for what they described as a “racist and/or discriminatory banner.” “For the club to be charged with such a matter in 2025 is shameful,