Ex-grade one ref slams ‘red card’ Lazio tackle on Reo Hatate

Former Grade One Referee Steve Conroy has slammed Lithuanian man in the middle Donatas Rumšas for failing to flash the red card

over a potential elbowing incident in Celtic’s Champions League tie with Lazio.

The flashpoint occurred in the first half with the Roman side’s full-back Elseid Hysaj clearly harming the Japanese midfielder with his arm.

But both the referee and VAR failed to take action.

Sharing his expert insights with Bettingsites.co.uk, Conroy stated, “The oversight of a clear red card offence, unfortunately, slipped

past both the on-field and VAR teams.

“There is no mitigation for this instance.”

The Hoops took the lead in the match through Kyogo, with his first Champions League goal, but the Serie A giants equalised before

half time through a Matias Vecino header.

The match remains underway.

Picture: Celtic fans welcome Lazio with ‘antifascist’ banner

Celtic fans exposed a giant ‘antifascist’ banner before the kick-off of their Champions League game against Lazio on Wednesday night.

In tonight’s second encounter of the Champions League group stage, the Biancocelesti go to Celtic Park.

As the two teams emerged from the tunnel, home supporters revealed a huge banner with a political message. In contrast to Lazio

ultras, who have frequently been involved in antisemitic and racist events in Serie A, Celtic supporters are believed to be

predominantly left-wing.

Celtic supporters modified the Antifa flags by adding writing and illustrations in green, as well as an insult to Lazio on the red flag.