Celtic winger Tonev banned for seven matches for racial abuse

Bulgaria's Aleksandar Tonev shoots to score a goal against Malta during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Vasil Levski stadium in Sofia March 22, 2013. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

LONDON (Reuters) - Celtic's Bulgarian international winger Aleksandar Tonev was banned for seven matches by the Scottish FA on Thursday for racially abusing Aberdeen defender Shay Logan in a Premiership match in September.

There was no immediate reaction from Aberdeen, but a Celtic spokesperson was quoted on their website (www.celticfc.net) as saying Tonev would appeal the ban.