LASK to honor Celtic fan who died during Champions League match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Before the return leg of the Champions League play-off against Celtic in Linz, LASK will observe a moment of silence to honor a Celtic supporter who tragically passed away after taking ill during last week's match in Glasgow. The 65-year-old fan was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he later died. Celtic expressed gratitude to LASK for this tribute. Currently, Celtic leads the tie 3-0 as they prepare for the second leg of the play-off, which kicks off at 20:00.
- •LASK will hold a silence in tribute to a deceased Celtic fan.
- •The supporter fell ill during last week's first leg in Glasgow.
- •Celtic leads the tie 3-0 ahead of the return leg.
- •The match will start at 20:00 in Linz.
- •Celtic confirmed appreciation for LASK's gesture.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — LASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match
- 4:46 PMBBC Football — LASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match
"The 65-year-old supporter took ill during the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Glasgow last week.
"The 65-year-old supporter took ill during the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Glasgow last week.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:46 PMLASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match
The 65-year-old supporter took ill during the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Glasgow last week.
- BBC FootballAug 25, 2026, 4:46 PMLASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match
The 65-year-old supporter took ill during the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Glasgow last week.
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