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Austrian side LASK Linz overturned a 0-4 aggregate deficit to defeat Celtic 5-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff, winning 5-4 on aggregate. Trailing after an early Celtic goal, LASK scored four times in regular time, including a 91st-minute equalizer, then added a fifth in extra time. The historic collapse eliminates Celtic from the Champions League, sending them to the Europa League, while LASK advances to the group stage.

5 reports · 2 sources · Updated Aug 25, 10:21 PM UTC

Celtic completed a club-record signing of Danish striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt for £11 million plus add-ons. The 25-year-old, who scored 53 goals in 102 appearances and impressed in European competitions, signed a four-year contract with an option for another year. The move follows the sale of fan favorite Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, easing pressure on Celtic's board and manager. Hogh's arrival bolsters Celtic's attack as they prepare for the new season.

8 reports · 4 sources · Updated Jul 29, 04:50 PM UTC

Derek McInnes, newly appointed Rangers manager, received a four-match touchline ban (one suspended) from the Scottish FA for calling a late penalty awarded to Celtic “disgusting” while he was Hearts manager. The comments, made in May 2026, breached rule 72 against criticizing officials. Rangers are appealing, arguing McInnes criticized the decision, not officials’ integrity. The ban would miss matches against Dundee United, Hibernian, and St Mirren. Motherwell and ex-player Elliott Watt were also sanctioned.

5 reports · 3 sources · Updated Jul 28, 04:00 PM UTC

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan players Mike Maignan and Youssouf Fofana have deleted all posts from their Instagram accounts, with Maignan also removing the 'Milan player' tag from his bio, causing confusion. Fofana, who participated in a 2-2 preseason draw against Celtic, is reportedly taking a temporary break from social media to focus. He desires consistent playing time and prefers to stay at Milan, but is disappointed with past tactical roles under Allegri, feeling better suited as a defensive midfielder. Under new coach Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system, Fofana faces competition from Modric, Rabiot, and Jashari. His playing time in upcoming warm-up matches in Australia and Indonesia will be crucial. If he feels disadvantaged, potential destinations include Ligue 1 or the Premier League, with Milan's asking price between €15-20 million. Besiktas has shown interest but no substantive contact has occurred.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 02:58 PM UTC

The Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw has been announced, with holders St Mirren drawn away to Rangers. Defending champions St Mirren, who beat Celtic in last season's final, will travel to Ibrox. Celtic, last season's beaten finalists, will visit Dundee United. Other notable ties include Aberdeen hosting Dundee, Kilmarnock facing Ayr United in an Ayrshire derby, and second-tier Dunfermline Athletic hosting League 1 side Ross County. Dunfermline secured their place as one of the best runners-up after a late penalty win over St Mirren, which also meant St Mirren missed out on being seeded. The ties will be played on the weekend of 15/16 August. Managers Craig McLeish (St Mirren) and Neil Lennon (Dunfermline) reacted to the draw.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 04:32 PM UTC

The draw for the Premier Sports Cup last 16 has been made, with defending champions St Mirren drawn away to Rangers. Scottish champions Celtic, last season's beaten finalists, will visit Dundee United. Other notable ties include Aberdeen hosting Dundee, Kilmarnock facing Ayr United in an Ayrshire derby, and Dunfermline Athletic, the last team to qualify, hosting League 1 side Ross County. Celtic, Hearts, Hibernian, Motherwell, and Rangers received byes to this stage due to European participation. The matches are scheduled for the weekend of 15-16 August. Managers from Rangers and St Mirren have commented on the draw, with St Mirren's Craig McLeish expressing disappointment at not being seeded, while Rangers' Derek McInnes welcomed a home tie against the cup holders.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 04:32 PM UTC

The Premier Sports Cup last-16 draw has been made, with defending champions St Mirren drawn away to Rangers. Celtic, last season's beaten finalists, will travel to Dundee United. Other notable ties include Aberdeen hosting Dundee, Kilmarnock facing Ayr United in an Ayrshire derby, and Dunfermline Athletic, the last team to qualify, hosting League 1 side Ross County. Five Premiership clubs—Celtic, Hearts, Hibernian, Motherwell, and Rangers—received byes due to European participation. The matches are scheduled for the weekend of 15-16 August. Managers reacted to the draw, with St Mirren's Craig McLeish expressing disappointment at not being seeded, while Rangers' Derek McInnes welcomed a home tie against the cup holders.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 04:32 PM UTC

AC Milan head coach Amorim spoke to the media after a 2-2 friendly draw with Celtic, confirming that young forward Francesco Camarda will remain with the first team for the upcoming season. Amorim praised the team's effort in implementing tactical requirements despite only two weeks of training, noting difficulties with the high press and possession control. He acknowledged the team's rhythm was affected after conceding early but improved in the second half. Amorim expressed full confidence in Camarda and other young players, and downplayed defender Thiaw's injury as minor. He emphasized the team's clear tactical direction and predicted definite improvement as fitness and understanding deepen.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 05:35 PM UTC

Ruben Amorim returned to football management with AC Milan in July 2026 after being sacked by Manchester United in January 2026. The Portuguese coach had a 40% win rate in 63 matches at United and was dismissed following controversial media comments. After taking time off, he was hired by AC Milan in June 2026. In his first friendly match, Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against Celtic in Glasgow. 18-year-old striker Francesco Camarda scored both goals after coming on at halftime. Amorim deployed his preferred 3-4-3 formation. The result is seen as a solid start for his return to football, with hopes for a successful Serie A campaign.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 04:28 PM UTC

Celtic concluded their pre-season campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against AC Milan at Celtic Park. Colombian forward Camilo Duran impressed, scoring the opening goal after a defensive error and later assisting James Forrest to make it 2-0. However, AC Milan fought back in the second half with a quick-fire double from teenager Francesco Camarda, who converted a penalty and headed in a cross from Samuel Chukwueze. Celtic manager Martin O'Neil praised Duran's potential and highlighted the performance of substitute Thomas Hatton. The match also marked the departure of Celtic cult hero Daizen Maeda, who completed a transfer to Premier League side Ipswich earlier in the day. Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defense against Dundee on August 3.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 04:15 PM UTC

Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim began his tenure as AC Milan head coach with a 2-2 draw against Celtic, having trailed 2-0 before mounting a comeback to avoid defeat. The match, reported by Record Portugal on July 25, 2026, marks Amorim's first game in charge. The article also covers several transfer developments: Rafael Leão is reportedly close to leaving Milan, potentially becoming Fenerbahçe's most expensive signing, and has fueled exit rumors by removing Milan references from his Instagram. Additionally, 40-year-old Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has officially renewed his contract with Milan for a second season under Amorim. The report includes links to related stories about Leão's potential impact on Amorim's transfer plans and interest from Tottenham and Galatasaray.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 03:53 PM UTC

Ipswich Town completed the £10 million signing of Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic, with an £8 million fixed fee plus £2 million in add-ons. The 28-year-old, who scored 79 goals for Celtic and won 10 major honors, signed a three-year contract. Maeda, a Japan international with 30 caps, fulfilled his dream of playing in the Premier League. He is Ipswich’s fifth summer signing as they prepare for the 2026-27 Premier League season.

11 reports · 5 sources · Updated Jul 25, 10:11 PM UTC

Celtic will host AC Milan at Celtic Park in Glasgow on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for their final pre-season friendly. The match kicks off at 3pm BST and will not be broadcast on major UK TV channels, but will be available via live stream on CelticPlayer. Celtic fans anticipate seeing new £6million striker Camilo Durán from Qarabag, while the club also seeks a goalkeeper after Kasper Schmeichel's retirement. AC Milan arrives with new signings Goncalo Ramos from PSG and Mario Gila from Lazio, and is reportedly competing with Borussia Dortmund for Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 25, 11:00 AM UTC

All five Scottish Premiership teams competing in European tournaments—Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Motherwell, and Hibernian—have opted to postpone their league matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August. The postponements are due to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League qualifying play-offs, which take place across two legs around that weekend. Celtic and Rangers are guaranteed to reach the play-off stage, while Hearts, Motherwell, and Hibernian's involvement depends on their current qualifying results. A rule change in April 2025 now allows clubs in European competition to unilaterally delay domestic matches without opponent consent. The postponed games will be rescheduled for midweek dates in September. Only Dundee United vs. Dundee will proceed as planned on 22 August, as neither club is involved in European competition.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 03:31 PM UTC

All five Scottish Premiership teams competing in European tournaments—Celtic, Rangers, Heart of Midlothian, Motherwell, and Hibernian—have exercised a new rule allowing them to unilaterally postpone their league matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August. The postponements accommodate European qualifying play-offs for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, which take place across two legs around that weekend. Celtic, Hearts, and Rangers are guaranteed to reach the play-off stage, while Motherwell and Hibernian's postponements are conditional on their advancement from current qualifying rounds. The rule change, effective since April 2025, eliminates the previous requirement for mutual club agreement. Rearranged Premiership fixtures will be played in midweek on either 8/9 or 15/16 September. The affected matches include Rangers vs St Mirren, St Johnstone vs Celtic, and Falkirk vs Hearts, while Dundee United vs Dundee remains scheduled as normal.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 03:31 PM UTC

Celtic are reportedly close to signing 22-year-old German midfielder Mika Baur from SC Paderborn, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Scottish club has reached an agreement with the player and is now negotiating a fee of around £4 million with Paderborn, as Baur's contract expires next summer. Baur, a Germany youth international, progressed through the academies of Stuttgart and SC Freiburg before joining Paderborn in 2024. After a loan spell at Dynamo Dresden, he had a strong 2025-26 season in the 2. Bundesliga, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 33 appearances, helping Paderborn secure promotion to the Bundesliga via playoffs. Celtic view Baur as a potential successor to Arne Engels, who faces interest from Nottingham Forest. The club may also offload Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate, leaving Baur as a key midfield option alongside Callum McGregor and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 09:20 PM UTC

Swansea City have signed New Zealand international winger Elijah Just from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. The 26-year-old impressed at the 2026 World Cup, scoring three goals in three group-stage appearances for the All Whites, including a double against Iran. Just joined Motherwell in 2025 after spending most of his career in Denmark, making 43 appearances and scoring seven goals for the Fir Park club. He was nominated for the Scottish Premiership player of the year award. Swansea head coach Vitor Matos praised Just's versatility and performance in the club's recruitment process. Just will join fellow New Zealand international Marko Stamenic at Swansea and will be reunited with summer signing Stephen Welsh, who was on loan at Motherwell from Celtic last season.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:07 PM UTC

This BBC Sport podcast episode covers a disastrous Champions League night for Hearts, who suffered a 4-0 defeat in Graz, leaving them with a mountain to climb. Analysts Scott Allan and Cammy Bell discuss defensive failures and whether the tie is already lost, as well as Wouter Vrancken's difficult start as manager. The episode also examines Daizen Maeda's potential move to Ipswich and the impact on Celtic, along with growing recruitment concerns at Parkhead. Rangers' ongoing squad rebuild under Derek McInnes is assessed, questioning if they can challenge immediately. Finally, the latest League Cup action is rounded up, including East Kilbride's heartbreaking defeat to St Mirren.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 07:00 AM UTC

This BBC Sport gossip roundup covers multiple transfer developments involving Scottish Premiership clubs Celtic and Rangers. Celtic are reportedly close to signing Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur for £4m, with personal terms agreed. Meanwhile, Celtic have agreed a deal in principle to sell forward Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town for an initial £8m (potentially rising to £10m). Celtic are also bracing for Premier League bids for right-back Alistair Johnston and have inquired about AEK Athens left-back James Penrice. On the Rangers side, a £4.7m transfer for Partizan midfielder Vanja Dragojević appears unofficially confirmed via a social media post. Rangers also face competition from AC Milan for Troyes defender Sankhoun Diawara and are monitoring Manchester United full-back James Overy. Other items include Kelechi Iheanacho's move to Bursaspor and Brighton rejecting a bid for Amario Cozier-Duberry.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 06:41 AM UTC

The LA Galaxy have officially signed Japanese international forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources from The Athletic UK's MLS correspondent team. Furuhashi, 1.70m tall, scored 63 goals for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, including 27 in the 2022-23 season to win the league's top scorer award. He moved to Birmingham City last summer for around €9 million but managed only one goal in 28 Championship appearances. The 30-year-old will join the Galaxy immediately and will not occupy a Designated Player slot. Furuhashi has 23 caps for Japan but was not included in the 2026 World Cup squad. He previously played for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, scoring 42 goals. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record $12 million plus add-ons. Their top scorer Joao Klauss is expected to return from injury shortly after the World Cup.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 11:35 PM UTC

This BBC Sport gossip roundup from July 21, 2026, reports that Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all interested in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, though United prefers not to sell him to a domestic rival. Arsenal is also targeting Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. Nottingham Forest is in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. Manchester United has cooled its interest in midfielders Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott due to high prices. Ipswich has agreed a deal for Celtic's Daizen Maeda. West Ham is considering moves for Leicester City defenders Ben Nelson and Harry Souttar. Juventus is interested in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 10:44 PM UTC

Sky Sports' Paper Talk roundup from July 21, 2026, reports that Manchester United are considering a €60m (£51m) bid for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, according to the Daily Express. Additionally, United have made an enquiry for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr. Arsenal are preparing to step up their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as a priority target. Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is determined to keep Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson while strengthening a squad missing Hugo Ekitiké and Conor Bradley. In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to like an Instagram post claiming FIFA helped Argentina to the World Cup final, and La Liga chief Javier Tebas accused FIFA of 'destroying the football industry' and called for president Gianni Infantino to quit. Scottish football notes include Celtic's enquiry for ex-Hearts star James Penrice and AC Milan attempting to hijack Rangers' deal for Troyes defender Sankhoun Diawara.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 10:15 PM UTC

The latest football transfer gossip roundup from BBC Sport, dated July 21, 2026, reports that Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all interested in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, though United's hierarchy is reluctant to sell him to a domestic rival. Arsenal is also targeting Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, while Juventus is interested in Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Nottingham Forest is in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. Juventus also wants West Ham's Jean-Clair Todibo. Manchester United remains keen on a central midfielder but has cooled interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Bournemouth's Alex Scott due to high price tags. Bournemouth is determined to keep Scott despite his contract rejection. Ipswich has agreed a deal for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda for £8m plus add-ons. Manchester United's young full-back James Overy is being monitored by Rangers and Australian clubs.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 09:36 PM UTC

The LA Galaxy have signed Japanese international striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources briefed on the deal. Furuhashi, 5-foot-7, previously scored 63 goals for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, including a league-leading 27 in the 2022-23 season. He moved to Birmingham last summer for approximately €9 million but struggled in the English Championship, managing only one goal in 28 appearances. The 23-cap Japan international, who was not selected for the 2026 World Cup squad, will join the Galaxy immediately and will not occupy a designated player spot. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record $12 million plus add-ons. Furuhashi aims to recapture his scoring form in MLS, with the Galaxy's leading scorer João Klauss expected to return from injury after the World Cup break.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 07:39 PM UTC

The LA Galaxy have signed Japanese striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources briefed on the deal. Furuhashi, who led the Scottish Premiership in goals during the 2022-23 season with 27 goals for Celtic, struggled in the English Championship after moving to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, managing just one goal in 28 appearances. The 5-foot-7 striker, who has 23 caps for Japan but was not on the 2026 World Cup squad, will join the Galaxy immediately and will not require a designated player spot. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record fee. Furuhashi previously scored 42 goals for Vissel Kobe in Japan's J1 League before moving to Celtic in 2021-22.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 07:39 PM UTC

The LA Galaxy have signed Japanese striker Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, according to multiple sources. Furuhashi, who led the Scottish Premiership in goals with 27 in the 2022-23 season while at Celtic, struggled in the English Championship with only one goal in 28 appearances after moving to Birmingham for €9 million last summer. The 5-foot-7 striker will join the Galaxy immediately and will not require a designated player spot. He has 23 caps for Japan but was not selected for the 2026 World Cup squad. The Galaxy, currently ninth in the Western Conference, recently sold winger Gabriel Pec to Cruzeiro for a club-record fee. Their leading scorer João Klauss has been out since April with an injury but is expected to return after the World Cup break.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 07:39 PM UTC

An independent review of crowd disorder at the Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March has been published, delivering harsh criticism of Rangers, Celtic, the Scottish FA, the SPFL, police, and ultras from both sides. The 37-page report, authored by Mark Blackbourne, warns that the violence 'came within a very small margin of becoming a violent mass confrontation.' It details pitch invasions, a counter-invasion by masked Rangers fans carrying poles, a bribery incident involving a steward, a Celtic employee assaulted, a 10-year-old hit by a coin, and a fan left unconscious. The report calls for immediate crowd number restrictions instead of fines, describing current sanctions as 'too modest, too deferred, and too inconsistently applied.' It also criticizes the clubs for failing to control ultras, who are likened to organized crime gangs. The Scottish FA faces calls to adopt zero-tolerance policies and section closures as standard responses.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 06:39 PM UTC

An independent review of crowd disorder at the Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March has been published, delivering a scathing assessment of all parties involved. The 37-page report, led by sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne, warns that the ugly scenes 'came within a very small margin of becoming a violent mass confrontation.' It criticizes Rangers and Celtic, the Scottish FA, the SPFL, and police for complacency and inadequate planning. The report details pitch invasions by both sets of fans, a bribery incident involving a steward, assaults on staff and fans, racial abuse of a player, and a child struck by a coin. Blackbourne argues that current fines and sanctions are too weak and inconsistently applied, calling for immediate crowd restrictions and section closures as first-response penalties. The report also condemns the behavior of ultras groups, likening them to organized crime gangs, and urges clubs to take greater control.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 06:39 PM UTC

This BBC Sport article, updated on July 21, 2026, provides a comprehensive guide to all player transfers in the Scottish Premiership during the summer 2026 transfer window. It details incoming and outgoing players for each club, including permanent transfers, loans, and loan returns. Key moves include Aberdeen bringing in several players like Tony Yogane and Lewis Smith while letting go of Marko Lazetic and Graeme Shinnie. Celtic made fewer additions, signing Camilo Duran, but saw several players leave, including Kasper Schmeichel (retired) and Maik Nawrocki. Dundee added Alan Forrest and Zan Besier, while losing Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio. The article also includes links to similar guides for the Championship, League 1, and League 2, as well as the January 2026 window.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 01:50 PM UTC

The Scottish Football Association has issued disciplinary charges against Rangers and Celtic following unrest during their Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on 8 March 2026. Both clubs are accused of breaching SFA Rule 37 regarding good order and security. The trouble occurred after Celtic won on penalties, with fans spilling onto the pitch and clashing, resulting in at least 37 arrests and injuries to police and stewards. An independent review by Mark Blackbourne described the events as a 'near miss' that could have escalated into a violent mass confrontation or crushing incident. The review criticizes ultra groups for exerting disproportionate influence and highlights inadequate planning and lack of external scrutiny of operational plans. It calls for stronger sanctions against clubs, noting the SFA has unused disciplinary powers. Hearings are set for 13 August.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 01:48 PM UTC