Celtic remain in Champions League after Legia Warsaw appeal rejected

Celtic have retained their place in the Champions League after Legia Warsaw confirmed their appeal against their Uefa's ban for fielding an ineligible player has been rejected.

Legia were found to have fielded an ineligible player, Bartosz Bereszynski, in the second leg of their third qualifying round clash against the Glasgow giants which they won 2-0 to follow a 4-1 first-leg success.

Celtic were duly awarded a 3-0 win and progressed on away goals.

The Polish side’s appeal was heard by Uefa’s control, ethics and disciplinary body and after receiving the decision on Thursday, club owner Dariusz Mioduski wrote on Twitter: “At this stage, unfortunately, has not won football ... We’re going to CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport).”