Hearts say ‘shameful’ scenes at Celtic ‘embarrassed Scottish football’
Hearts condemned the 'shameful' scenes at Celtic Park that marred the final match of the Scottish Premiership season, where their title hopes were dashed. Late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sparked pitch invasions and confrontations between fans and players, leading to the game not restarting. The club reported incidents of physical and verbal abuse toward their players and staff and confirmed they are working with Police Scotland on an investigation.
- ▪Hearts lost 3-1 to Celtic in the final game of the season, ending their title hopes.
- ▪Late Celtic goals led to pitch invasions and confrontations, with Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland seen shoving a fan.
- ▪The club stated they are investigating abuse toward players and staff and are in contact with Police Scotland.
- ▪Hearts needed only a draw to win their first league title in 66 years.
- ▪The match did not restart after the pitch invasion, and players left in their kits without fulfilling media duties.
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