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Scottish First Minister Condemns Old Firm Violence, Calls for Action

3/15/2026

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John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, condemned the violence between Rangers and Celtic fans at the Scottish Cup match.
He said he would not take his teenage son to an Old Firm game.
Swinney called the disturbances that led to multiple arrests completely and utterly unacceptable.
He urged discussions among clubs, the Scottish Football Association, and the government to prevent future incidents and review football banning orders.

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John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, condemned the violence between Rangers and Celtic fans at the Scottish Cup match.
He said he would not take his teenage son to an Old Firm game.
Swinney called the disturbances that led to multiple arrests completely and utterly unacceptable.
He urged discussions among clubs, the Scottish Football Association, and the government to prevent future incidents and review football banning orders.