Celtic fan dies after medical emergency during Champions League match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A Celtic fan died following a medical emergency during the club’s Champions League qualifier against LASK on August 19, 2026, at Celtic Park. The 65-year-old was attended to by medical personnel but later passed away at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Celtic expressed condolences to the family and praised the efforts of emergency services. The match itself saw Celtic take a 3-0 lead in the first leg, with goals from Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran. The return leg is scheduled for August 25, 2026.
- •Celtic fan fell ill during the LASK match on August 19.
- •Medical efforts were made, but the man died in the hospital.
- •Celtic won the match 3-0, leading in the qualifier.
- •Goals scored by Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran.
- •Return leg set for August 25, 2026.
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fan dies after falling ill during Champions League qualifier
"A Celtic fan was taken ill during Wednesday’s match and he later died in hospital
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