Celtic & Rangers to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder

Celtic and Rangers have been ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors following crowd trouble that occurred during last season's quarter-final at Ibrox. An independent review found that "crushing" and "life-threatening violence" were narrowly avoided after fans from both teams stormed the pitch, resulting in dozens of arrests.

Celtic has expressed shock at the "disproportionate" punishment, calling it an "injustice" due to a "relatively small incursion" by supporters. Rangers, who will host Celtic in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals on September 13, have yet to comment on the decision.

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