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The first three pre-season matches that we watched on Celtic TV hardly got the juices flowing for the new season but that all changed last night in the Algarve as Celtic outplayed Portugal’s Champions Sporting to record a well deserved 2-0 victory with second half goals from Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Report: Celtic have €8m bid rejected for Romanian striker

Celtic have reportedly made an offer for Cluj attacker Louis Munteanu. The Romanian U21 Internationalist has impressed Celtic scouts resulting in an alleged move being made by the Scottish Champions.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 17

My hopefully helpful signing suggestions for Celtic FC Women

With the first signing of the summer having been made in bringing Lisa Robertson back to Celtic FC Women, we will hopefully be in store for more, after

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Champions League qualification waits for no balance sheet

It’s mid-July and the Champions League qualifiers are nearly upon us. While Brendan Rodgers quietly prepped his squad in Portugal, finishing off with an

Henrik Larsson News / The Celtic Star / July 17

John Collins, an absolute class act of a footballer

It was great to see Henrik Larsson appear on Celtic’s recent promotional video for the new away kit, with another familiar face also popping up in the

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Brendan Rodgers knew the score when he returned to Celtic

Brendan Rodgers was rightfully hailed as a terrific capture when he returned to the club for a second spell in 2023 after the departure of Ange Postecoglou as the treble winning Celtic boss headed to Tottenham for a few seasons.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Sporting 0-2 Celtic – A real step up in performance and a confidence booster for the players

Celtic rounded off their Portuguese pre-season camp, this time in the in the Algarve, with an impressive 2-0 win over Sporting CP, providing Brendan Rodgers

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Liam Scales welcomes the challenge new signings will bring

Liam Scales insists he welcomes the idea of Celtic adding reinforcements at the back, believing firmly that he can keep his spot in central defence regardless

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Celtic must back Brendan Rodgers or face dealing with the consequences

Prior to the summer transfer window opening it was assumed that these next couple of months would be the barometer of whether Rodgers, who has collected 11 trophies across four-and-a-half years as Celtic boss, will commit to a new contract or not.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 17

Celtic starting to look the part with more recruits on their way

Celtic now looking like a well drilled side. A few more additions will set us up for a successful season… Our pre-season preparations continued last night in the soaring heat of the Algarve as we recorded an impressive 2-0 win over Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon thanks to second half goals from Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 17

No second chance for Palma as Celtic look at summer exit

Luis Palma has no future at the club, its best for all if he moves on, preferably permanently or if need be temporarily on another loan deal… There’s been rumours doing the rounds on social media courtesy of a Honduran outlet that has suggested that Luis Palma could well be handed a second chance to impress Brendan Rodgers.

Celtic FC News / Celtic FC on SI / July 16

Benjamin Nygren Reveals Celtic Duo He Aims to Learn From

Celtic have been active during the current summer transfer window, and one of the signings that has generated the most expectation is that of a particular forward.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Brendan confirms imminent £1.5m arrival and plan for Yamada

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the imminent arrival of Shin Yamada to Celtic. The Japanese striker will arrive in the coming days to complete a £1.5m deal to join the Scottish Champions… The Irishman confirmed after the pre-season win over Sporting Lisbon that Yamada would arrive shortly to look to add goals to the team.

Odsonne Edouard News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Brendan Rodgers addresses Odsonne Edouard to Celtic rumour

Brendan Rodgers has poured cold water on any suggestions that Celtic may be considering a move for Odsonne Edouard. The French striker looks set to depart Crystal Palace this summer after an unhappy loan spell on loan at Leicester City and a report had linked him with a return to Glasgow.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Report: Celtic want just £3m for Luis Palma

Celtic have reportedly set their asking price for Honduran winger Luis Palma. The attacker was loaned out to Olympiacos but the Greek side opted against taking up the permanent option on the wide player.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

A-List celebrity spotted wearing Hoops after brilliant comeback

Singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi sported the Hoops as he attended to record a TV appearance for US TV. The talented musician was due to appear on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show and arrived in the 2023/24 special edition of the Hoops.

Celtic FC News / Celtic FC on SI / July 16

Jota's Injury Timeline Confirmed as Celtic Fears Come True

Celtic have quite a ways to go before they look to be a stronger roster, as they have seemingly shuffled things up ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While this was likely necessary for the long-term outlook of the club, they might be weaker now than they were a few months ago.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Team’s Up – Brendan names strong Celtic XI for Sporting test

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has named his team for this evening’s friendly against Sporting Lisbon. The Scottish Champions face the Portuguese Champions in a step up in competition as teams prepare for the new season with a meeting at Estádio do Algarve.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Serginho is a player Celtic should be all over this summer

Sergio Pereira Andrade, aka Serginho of Danish side Viborg FC is a player whose name has cropped up on many Celtic sites on social media, but nothing concrete

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Old Celtic pal convinced Kyogo to opt for Birmingham move

Kyogo Furuhashi revealed that it was his ex-Celtic teammate and fellow Japanese player Tomoki Iwata who persuaded him to join English Championship side Birmingham City… Kyogo shared that he rejected other opportunities in order to make the move to the Championship.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Benjamin Nygren reveals his proudest moment in football

Last month, Celtic completed a £1.7 million move for the versatile midfielder from Danish Superliga outfit FC Nordsjaelland, tying him down on a five year contract.