Skysport captures Rangers’ fan’s ice chant during FC Porto vs Rangers that led to the ugly incident as UEFA issue statement

UEFA Issues Statement Following Ugly Fan Incident Involving FC Porto and RangersUEFA has issued an official statement addressing the ugly incident involving supporters of FC Porto and Rangers, following the release of a video by Sky Sports that appeared to show controversial chants during their Europa competition encounter. The governing body confirmed it is taking the matter seriously and suggested that sanctions could be imposed on both sets of supporters if breaches of disciplinary regulations are confirmed.

The footage, which quickly spread across social media platforms, reportedly captured sections of fans engaging in an “ICE chant” during the game. The video sparked widespread criticism and prompted immediate calls for UEFA to intervene, with many fans and observers expressing disappointment that such behavior occurred on a major European stage.

In its statement, UEFA reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward discriminatory, provocative, or inflammatory conduct inside stadiums. The organization confirmed that a disciplinary investigation has already been opened, with match delegate reports, video evidence, and submissions from both clubs currently under review. UEFA also made it clear that responsibility for crowd behavior lies not only with individual supporters but also with the clubs involved.

While UEFA stopped short of confirming specific punishments, it strongly hinted that sanctions could follow. Possible measures include financial penalties, official warnings, or restrictions on fan attendance at future European fixtures. In previous cases, similar incidents have led to partial stadium closures or away-fan bans, and a comparable outcome is not being ruled out.

The match between FC Porto and Rangers had been billed as a marquee Europa fixture, but the controversy in the stands overshadowed much of the on-field action. Reports of tensions between rival fans before kickoff and during the match further fueled concerns about safety and crowd control.

Both clubs are understood to be cooperating fully with UEFA’s investigation and are expected to issue their own internal reviews. UEFA also encouraged clubs to identify individuals responsible for any misconduct and ensure appropriate action is taken at domestic level.

The incident once again places the spotlight on UEFA’s ongoing battle to curb unacceptable fan behavior across European competitions. Despite repeated campaigns promoting respect and unity, episodes like this continue to undermine the image of the game.

UEFA concluded by stressing that European football must remain inclusive and safe, warning that future violations could lead to even harsher penalties if lessons are not learned.

Rangers FC Statement – Following tonight’s match in Porto, we’ve received multiple reports from supporters and staff about issues in and around the stadium.That’s not what anyone who travelled to support Rangers should have had to deal with, and we share the concern, anger and frustration felt by those affected.We will be gathering complaints and feedback and will pursue this with the relevant parties.