Celtic F.C.

Association football club in Glasgow, Scotland

The Celtic Football Club, commonly known as Celtic, is a Scottish professional football club based in Glasgow, which plays in the Scottish Premiership. The club was founded in 1887 with the purpose of alleviating poverty in the immigrant Irish population in the East End of Glasgow. They played their first match in May 1888, a friendly match against Rangers which Celtic won 5–2. Celtic established themselves within Scottish football, winning six successive league titles during the first decade of the 20th century. The club enjoyed their greatest successes during the 1960s and 70s under Jock Stein, when they won nine consecutive league titles and the 1967 European Cup. Celtic have played in green and white throughout their history, adopting hoops in 1903, which have been used ever since.

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Rangers coach Craig McPherson apologises and says he "severely" let the club down for headbutting Celtic boss Fran Alonso.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 9 hours ago

Rangers boss hints at permanent transfer for attacker as Celtic manager hits back at suggestion his job is easy.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 22 hours ago

Celtic midfielder wanted by English Premier League club as rivals chase Manchester United's Scotland hero...
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Rangers coach Craig McPherson approached rival Fran Alonso after Celtic women's scored a late equaliser.
4 days ago • BBC Sport
Caitlin Hayes nets a 99th-minute equaliser for Celtic away to Rangers to keep her side in second place in the SWPL.
5 days ago • BBC Sport
Rangers and Celtic meet in a crucial SWPL match as they both look to catch leaders Glasgow City.
5 days ago • BBC Sport
Rangers' Rachel McLauchlan and Celtic's Chloe Craig look ahead to Monday's Old Firm game in the SWPL.
6 days ago • BBC Sport
Latest on Scotland, Celtic injury concern over wingers and Scottish Championship news.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Rangers manager targets five new signings as Celtic captain's influence is lauded.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

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