Uefa charge Celtic star Leigh Griffiths for '˜provoking' Linfield fans

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths faces further disciplinary action on top of his bizarre Belfast booking after being accused of 'provoking' Linfield supporters.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jul 2017, 17:17 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:36 BST

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Leigh Griffiths tied a Celtic scarf around the post after full-time. Picture: GettyLeigh Griffiths tied a Celtic scarf around the post after full-time. Picture: Getty
Leigh Griffiths tied a Celtic scarf around the post after full-time. Picture: Getty

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UEFA has opened a case against Griffiths over his actions at the end of Celtic’s 2-0 Champions League win at Windsor Park on Friday.

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The Scotland international, who was earlier pelted with missiles including a glass bottle, tied a Celtic scarf to a goalpost.

The European governing body has also instigated disciplinary action against Linfield over their supporters’ behaviour, and Celtic for their yellow card count.

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