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Hearts demand action after Celtic pitch invasion

Hearts have released a scathing statement condemning the "shameful" events that unfolded at Celtic Park following the conclusion of their match against Celtic. Citing serious physical and verbal abuse directed at players and staff, the club confirmed they were forced to abandon post-match media duties due to a "menacing and threatening atmosphere" caused by a chaotic pitch invasion during Celtic’s title celebrations.

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O'Neill unsure of Celtic future after title win

Martin O'Neill has admitted the physical and emotional demands of management are taking their toll after he stepped out of retirement to lead Celtic to a sensational Scottish Premiership title. Following the clinching victory against Hearts, the legendary coach remained coy on whether he will remain in the Parkhead dugout beyond the upcoming Scottish Cup final, citing his age.

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HUGE drama as Celtic beat Hearts to clinch title

Celtic have secured the Scottish Premiership title in breathtaking fashion, defeating Hearts on a pulsating final day of the season. The Hoops survived an afternoon of incredible tension to get over the line, eventually sparking scenes of unbridled joy across the green half of Glasgow.

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Tavernier 'hurt' by Rohl after Rangers fallout

Outgoing Rangers captain James Tavernier has revealed the depth of his frustration following a breakdown in communication with manager Danny Rohl. The long-serving defender was a shock omission from the matchday squad during the 2-1 defeat to Hibernian, a game intended to be his final appearance at Ibrox after 11 years of service.

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Nancy speaks out on Celtic sacking

Five months after his dramatic exit from Parkhead, Wilfried Nancy has finally broken his silence on his ill-fated spell as Celtic manager. The Frenchman arrived in Glasgow with a big reputation from MLS but saw his tenure cut short after just 33 days and a string of catastrophic results.

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Sutton slams Lineker over Celtic VAR row

Chris Sutton has hit back at the "over the top" reaction to Celtic’s dramatic late penalty against Motherwell, suggesting that much of the outrage is rooted in a desire to see the Hoops fail. The former Celtic striker dismissed claims from Gary Lineker and other high-profile pundits who labeled the decision as one of the worst in the history of VAR.

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Liverpool flop handed suspended jail sentence

Former Liverpool and Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence following a legal dispute over unpaid child support. The 45-year-old was found guilty of failing to meet financial obligations to his ex-wife, Valerie Bishop, dating back to March 2024.

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Celtic keep title race alive in late drama

The Scottish Premiership title race is heading for a sensational final-day showdown after a night of unimaginable drama. Celtic secured a vital victory at Motherwell through a highly disputed stoppage-time penalty, keeping them just one point behind leaders Hearts. The two rivals will now clash in Glasgow this Saturday in a winner-takes-all battle for the championship crown.

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Tavernier almost denied Rangers farewell after Rohl row

James Tavernier's legendary 11-year spell at Rangers has reached a dramatic and controversial conclusion following a heated confrontation with manager Danny Rohl. The Ibrox captain was sensationally dropped from the matchday squad for the Scottish Premiership clash against Hibernian and was almost denied the chance to say goodbye to the club's fans.

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Keane backed to bring quality to Celtic that Ange would lack

Robbie Keane would be a “great addition” for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.

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Epic speeches have allowed O’Neill to thrive with Celtic at 74

Martin O’Neill has proved during a surprising return to management at Celtic that age is just a number, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why epic speeches are allowing the 74-year-old to flourish. The Northern Irishman has answered two SOS calls from Parkhead this season and may yet end the 2025-26 campaign with a fourth Scottish Premiership title to his name.

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Frequently asked questions

Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.

Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.

Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.

Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.

Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.

Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.

Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.

Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.

The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.

Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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