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| Middle East protest disrupts game | Middle East protest disrupts game |
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| A Middle East protester had to be removed from the pitch during Rangers' Uefa Cup game against Israeli side Maccabi Haifa in Glasgow. | A Middle East protester had to be removed from the pitch during Rangers' Uefa Cup game against Israeli side Maccabi Haifa in Glasgow. |
| The man ran about 50 yards across the park wearing a Palestinian flag around his shoulders during the second half of the game at Ibrox. | The man ran about 50 yards across the park wearing a Palestinian flag around his shoulders during the second half of the game at Ibrox. |
| He then attempted to handcuff himself to a goalpost in what was thought to be a protest against the visiting side. | He then attempted to handcuff himself to a goalpost in what was thought to be a protest against the visiting side. |
| Stewards and police officers caught the man and carried him off. | Stewards and police officers caught the man and carried him off. |
| The protest sparked angry shouts from home and away supporters as travelling fans waved Israeli flags. | The protest sparked angry shouts from home and away supporters as travelling fans waved Israeli flags. |
| The game was held up for several minutes. | The game was held up for several minutes. |
| Strathclyde Police said a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with an incident within Ibrox Stadium. | Strathclyde Police said a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with an incident within Ibrox Stadium. |
| The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday. | The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday. |
| A police spokeswoman said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. | A police spokeswoman said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. |
| Rangers went on to win the game 2-0. | Rangers went on to win the game 2-0. |