GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Peter Lawwell will also have to step down from his influential position shaping the Champions League by resigning as chairman of embattled Scottish champions Celtic, citing “abuse and intimidation” from fans.
European football club group — recently rebranded From the name of the European Club Association — said on thursday It is “to work with Peter to organize a smooth transition of his EFC role and responsibilities”.
Rowell was one of four vice-presidents working with EFC leader Nasser Al-Khelaifi and was also a board member of UC3, a joint venture between the club and UEFA that determines billions of dollars in prize money. Commercial strategy for the Champions League and other competitions.
Rowell announced on Wednesday that he will step down from Celtic at the end of this month after 18 years as CEO. a few hours later Celtic’s turmoil deepens It was the fourth straight loss for new coach Wilfried Nancy, hired from Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew.
Celtic fans have accused the Rowell board of not spending more cash on players in the off-season, costing the club a spot in the Champions League in August. lose in the playoffs To Kairat Almaty, Kazakhstan.
coach Brendan Rodgers resigns in October in apparent tension with the board of directors.
The side, who have won 13 of the past 14 Scottish league titles, are behind unlikely leaders Hearts and at risk of missing out on a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Lowell said Wednesday that she and her family have been the target of “unbearable” levels of “abuse and intimidation.”
“We wish Peter and his family all the best in the future,” EFC Group said from Nyon, Switzerland.
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