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FILE - In this Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016 file photo, Celtic's fans hold a huge banner at the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between Celtic and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland. Scotland's squad will include several Celtic players but not all their club's fans will be supporting the national team. Many Celtic fans in Scotland traditionally follow Ireland. It's a legacy of the religious divide that persists in Glasgow and a sectarianism between Rangers and Celtic that Scotland coach Steve Clarke has spoken out against. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
EURO 2020: Scotland aims to banish blight of sectarian songs

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 03, 2021 05:36 AM EDT

Rangers soccer fans celebrate outside the ground after their win in the Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren, at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday March 6, 2021. Some thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium celebrating the win against St. Mirren, putting them on the brink of securing the Scottish Premiership title. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)
Rangers' 1st Scottish title in 10 years is world record 55th

Mar. 07, 2021 09:44 AM EST

Missing 14 players, Celtic held by Hibs to 1-1 in Scotland

Jan. 11, 2021 07:54 AM EST
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic was without 14 players for its Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian on Monday after defender Christopher Jullien tested...

Rangers' Kemar Roofe and Celtic's Diego Laxalt, right, battle for the ball during the Scottish Premiership soccer match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Saturday Jan. 2, 2021. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers win Old Firm derby, 50 years since Ibrox disaster

Jan. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EST

Celtic celebrate winning the Scottish Cup final with the trophy, after the Scottish Cup Final soccer match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Celtic wins Scottish Cup final to complete delayed treble

Dec. 20, 2020 02:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 file photo, Celtic manager Neil Lennon looks on prior to the Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match between Celtic and FC Copenhagen at the Celtic Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish giant Celtic is in crisis and its manager is fighting for his job. The Glasgow team has had an unprecedented run of sustained success in recent years but is out of European competition already and 11 points behind great rival Rangers in a faltering bid for a record 10th straight Scottish Premiership title. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
Celtic slumps as dominance finally threatened in Scotland

By Steve Douglas Dec. 02, 2020 10:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 file photo, AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli calls out to his players during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona, at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, Italy. AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has recovered from the coronavirus and will be back on the sidelines for Thursday’s Europa League match against Celtic. Milan said on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 that the latest tests carried out on Pioli and his assistant Giacomo Murelli were negative for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Milan coach Pioli recovers from virus, returns to sidelines

Dec. 02, 2020 08:18 AM EST

Leicester's James Maddison hugs teammate Jamie Vardy, right, after he scored their side's third goal during the Europa League group G soccer match between SC Braga and Leicester City at the Municipal stadium in Braga, Portugal, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Arsenal, Leicester, Hoffenheim advance in Europa League

By Karel Janicek Nov. 26, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

By Karel Janicek Oct. 22, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Ibra back for Milan; Bale could start for Spurs

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2020 07:03 PM EDT
A look at what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday: CELTIC VS. MILAN Zlatan Ibrahimović is back to his best...

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney, left, looks t take the ball past Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)
Scotland loses 3 players after virus tests for Euro playoff

Oct. 07, 2020 12:35 PM EDT

Ferencvaros' Tokmac Nguen celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game against Celtic, during their Champions League second qualifying round soccer match at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday Aug. 26, 2020. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Celtic, Legia, Cluj lose Champions League qualifiers at home

By Graham Dunbar Aug. 26, 2020 05:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 file photo, Celtic's Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo controls the ball during the Europa League Group E soccer match between Rennes and Celtic, at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France. Scottish soccer is in danger of being halted by the country’s government after a Celtic player breached coronavirus rules by taking a secret trip to Spain and failing to self-isolate on his return. The Scottish champions have begun a “full investigation” into the actions of left back Boli Bolingoli, it was reported on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)
Scottish season in jeopardy as player breaches virus rules

By Steve Douglas Aug. 11, 2020 05:51 AM EDT

In this Wednesday, June 10, 2020. photo, Red Star fans support their team during a Serbian National Cup semi final soccer match between Partizan and Red Star in Belgrade, Serbia. Red Star Belgrade soccer club director Zvezdan Terzic says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after the Serbian champions played matches in front of thousands of fans despite the pandemic. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Celtic, Red Star get home games in Champions League prelims

Aug. 09, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

2 Aberdeen players have coronavirus, 6 others self-isolate

Aug. 06, 2020 04:52 PM EDT
ABERDEEN, Scoltand (AP) — Eight self-isolating Aberdeen players, including two who tested positive for the coronavirus, are set to miss the team's next three...

Players of Hoffenheim and Hertha warm-up in the empty stadium prior to the Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Hertha BSC Berlin in Sinsheim, Germany, Saturday, May 16, 2020. The German Bundesliga becomes the world's first major soccer league to resume after a two-month suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Thomas Kienzle/AFP pool via AP)
The Latest: USA Baseball hoping to start play in late July

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2020 06:16 AM EDT

Scottish clubs reject idea of probe into canceling of season

May. 12, 2020 01:32 PM EDT
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish clubs on Tuesday voted to reject a resolution calling for an independent investigation into the decision to end the season...