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Fan banned for life after incident
LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - A 27-year-old Celtic fan who invaded the pitch and slapped AC Milan goalkeeper Dida at the end of a Champions League match on Wednesday made himself known to the club on Thursday and was given a life ban.
The unnamed individual was also handed over to the police who were detaining him in custody in Glasgow, Celtic said in a statement on their website.
The development came after Strathclyde Police launched a hunt for the man urging him to give himself up.
The incident occurred after Celtic scored a late goal to seal a 2-1 victory over the European champions in their Group D clash at Celtic Park.
A statement on the club's website read:
'The individual who entered the field of play at last night's match against AC Milan has made himself known to Celtic Football Club and will now be banned for life from attending Celtic matches.
'After approaching the Club to identify himself, the 27-year-old male, who is not a Celtic season book holder, has today been interviewed by Club representatives. Following this interview, the individual has been taken into custody by Strathclyde Police. The Police will now continue their enquiries into this incident.
Celtic's Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell commented: 'Clearly, Celtic take this issue extremely seriously and it is satisfying that this individual has been identified so swiftly. The individual in question has now been banned for life from attending Celtic matches, both home and away.
'Outwith this incident, the Celtic support last night was phenomenal and I would like to thank our fans once again for their wonderful backing. Our fans have a tremendous record of positive support for the Club at home and abroad, something which has been recognised by both UEFA and FIFA and we are sure this will continue.
'It should also be said that Gordon and his team deserve enormous praise for achieving one of the most famous results in the Club's history, against the current Champions of Europe.
'Celtic Football Club enjoys a fantastic relationship with AC Milan and we are sure this will continue.'
LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - A 27-year-old Celtic fan who invaded the pitch and slapped AC Milan goalkeeper Dida at the end of a Champions League match on Wednesday made himself known to the club on Thursday and was given a life ban.
The unnamed individual was also handed over to the police who were detaining him in custody in Glasgow, Celtic said in a statement on their website. The development came after Strathclyde Police launched a hunt for the man urging him to give himself up.
The incident occurred after Celtic scored a late goal to seal a 2-1 victory over the European champions in their Group D clash at Celtic Park.
A statement on the club's website read:
'The individual who entered the field of play at last night's match against AC Milan has made himself known to Celtic Football Club and will now be banned for life from attending Celtic matches.
'After approaching the Club to identify himself, the 27-year-old male, who is not a Celtic season book holder, has today been interviewed by Club representatives. Following this interview, the individual has been taken into custody by Strathclyde Police. The Police will now continue their enquiries into this incident.
Celtic's Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell commented: 'Clearly, Celtic take this issue extremely seriously and it is satisfying that this individual has been identified so swiftly. The individual in question has now been banned for life from attending Celtic matches, both home and away.
'Outwith this incident, the Celtic support last night was phenomenal and I would like to thank our fans once again for their wonderful backing. Our fans have a tremendous record of positive support for the Club at home and abroad, something which has been recognised by both UEFA and FIFA and we are sure this will continue.
'It should also be said that Gordon and his team deserve enormous praise for achieving one of the most famous results in the Club's history, against the current Champions of Europe.
'Celtic Football Club enjoys a fantastic relationship with AC Milan and we are sure this will continue.'
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