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Barcelona fans wait for the start a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
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Barcelona Charged by UEFA over Fans' 'Illicit Banner' vs. Manchester City

Matt JonesMar 20, 2015

UEFA have charged Barcelona over an “illicit banner” that was unfurled at the Nou Camp during the Blaugrana’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League.   

The news was reported by Rob Harris of The Associated Press:

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Barcelona won the match thanks to an Ivan Rakitic goal, triumphing over the English champions 3-1 on aggregate. Luis Enrique’s side have subsequently been pitted against French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the competition.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Ivan Rakitic of Barcelona lifts the ball over Joe Hart of Manchester City to score the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on March 18, 2

The Nou Camp typically conjures a terrific atmosphere for these marquee occasions, with the famous old stadium usually a cauldron of noise and colour. Ahead of this game, the supporters were all left flags on their seats, which were waved in unison as the players made their way to the field.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Barcelona fans wave flags during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on March 18, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

It’s unclear what the banner actually said at this point, but with a hearing scheduled for May 21, the suggestion from Harris’ piece is that the matter is not too serious.  

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