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CELTIC fans have vowed that they will match any fine that UEFA hands the club for a display of Palestinian flags at a recent match in charitable donations.

The club were notified by UEFA of a possible rule breach in their 5-2 win against Israeli side Hapeol Be'er Sheva on Wednesday.

Thousands of fans unveiled the flag of Palestine in a pointed protest against what many perceive to be the illegal occupation of that region by Israel.

(Image: Reuters/Russell Cheyne)

A UEFA statement said: "Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Champions League play-offs, first leg, between Celtic FC and H. Beer-Sheva FC (5-2) played on 17 August in Glasgow (Scotland)."

The charges against Celtic are over the "display of an illicit banner".

Misdemeanours by fans, ranging from chanting to flags to flares, have cost the club over £100,000 in fines from the Champions League governing body.

But outraged Hoops supporters say that they will be motivated to do good by any potential punishment that is handed to the Parkhead club.

The hashtag #matchthefineforpalestine was spread on Twitter among fans and was soon trending in Glasgow as fans of other clubs joined in to slam UEFA's decision.