Proceedings against Rangers and Villareal
Thursday, March 9, 2006
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UEFA has instigated disciplinary proceedings against Rangers FC and Villareal CF for infringements relating to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie.
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Discriminatory chants and lack of organisation
The European governing body will give attention to the improper conduct and hooliganism of Rangers supporters in the return leg in Spain on 7 March, as well as to the fans' discriminatory chants in both fixtures. Villareal are also being investigated for lack of organisation and violation of UEFA security instructions in the return leg match.
Away goals
The Glasgow side went out of the competition on away goals following a 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Tuesday.