Rangers take legal action over video comments
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Rangers are taking legal action against "certain individuals" after police found no criminality in a video that appeared to show players and staff using sectarian language.
Footage posted online allegedly featured an anti-Catholic chant at a title-winning event inside Ibrox.
Police Scotland found no criminality after "extensive" inquiries.
Rangers had previously said they were concerned that an "attempt to discredit players" had been "taken as genuine".
The Ibrox club has now confirmed legal proceedings would be based on comments made about the video.
A club statement said: "Whilst we were confident that no criminality took place, we recognised that we had a duty to assist police. Furthermore, given some of the attempts to spread false narratives, we had to protect the reputation of individuals involved.
"This is a stark reminder to those in senior positions within society who should be cognisant of their influence, responsibility and the consequences of their actions on others.
"We can confirm that we have initiated legal proceedings against certain individuals for comments made this week.
Rangers' Scottish Premiership title win on Saturday 15 May was followed by disruption in Glasgow when thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate.
They marched from Ibrox Stadium to George Square, where flares were set off and missiles thrown.
Police broke up the crowds after about five hours due to "rising disorder", with one officer suffering a serious facial injury.
In total, five police officers were injured and 28 people arrested.
Police Scotland has set up a dedicated team to investigate.
It hopes to track those involved and is using an online portal, external for members of the public to upload video or photos of the incident. CCTV footage is also being analysed.