01-06-2020, 11:19 PM
Celtic star Ryan Christie banned for grabbing Alfredo Morelos by the testicles during Old Firm derby with Rangers
Celtic and Scotland star, Ryan Christie has been handed a two-match ban after he was found guilty of grabbing Alfredo Morelos by the testicles during the Old Firm derby with Rangers.Â
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The incident happened on December 29 during the second half of the clash as Celtic lost to 2 - 1 to Rangers. The midfielder was filmed grabbing Alfredo Morelos by the testicles as he attempted to mark out the striker.
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According to Mail Online Sport, the 24-year-old only conceded a free-kick during the game but after a complaint was lodged by SFA compliance officer Clare Whyte post-match, a two-match banned was issued to Christie. The midfielder will now miss the games against Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock.
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During the same match, Morelos allegedly suffered racial abuse from Celtic fans. Rangers lodged a complaint about the abuse after the game, which is still being investigated by police, along with 'offensive social media material'.
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Celtic and Scotland star, Ryan Christie has been handed a two-match ban after he was found guilty of grabbing Alfredo Morelos by the testicles during the Old Firm derby with Rangers.Â
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The incident happened on December 29 during the second half of the clash as Celtic lost to 2 - 1 to Rangers. The midfielder was filmed grabbing Alfredo Morelos by the testicles as he attempted to mark out the striker.
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According to Mail Online Sport, the 24-year-old only conceded a free-kick during the game but after a complaint was lodged by SFA compliance officer Clare Whyte post-match, a two-match banned was issued to Christie. The midfielder will now miss the games against Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock.
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During the same match, Morelos allegedly suffered racial abuse from Celtic fans. Rangers lodged a complaint about the abuse after the game, which is still being investigated by police, along with 'offensive social media material'.
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