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Rangers and Celtic could play each other in AUSTRALIA as Hoops accept November tournament offer

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THE Old Firm could face each other in Australia as part of a November tournament.

SunSport understands a proposal has been made to take Celtic and Rangers to Sydney during the World Cup.

It’s a hugely exciting projectCredit: Getty

Australian organisers are keen to bring Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou back to his homeland for a homecoming tour this year – with Celtic CONFIRMING their acceptance this lunchtime.

And Rangers would also be a major draw in Oz, with the Ibrox club having a huge support Down Under. 

The prospect of Australia hosting a historic first Old Firm clash abroad as part of a tournament is a possibility – if both clubs agree.

Sydney reports on Tuesday morning claimed that the Accor Stadium is the most likely venue should it be signed off

.A-League clubs are also part of the plans for the tournament – which would be held during the Premiership’s break for the World Cup.

Depending on which countries qualify for the Qatar 2022 finals, both teams could be without several first-team stars for any trip.

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But Aussie organisers are serious about the shock proposal, with more info expected in the coming days.

Former national team boss Postecoglou is a huge star in his homeland – and his star is on the rise with the Hoops on top of the Premiership table.

When his team ran out impressive 3-0 winners against the Gers last month, he said his first Old Firm experience at Celtic Park reminded him of the big footy match Down Under.

Australia has a big ‘Showdown’ derby that’s been hugely controversial down the years across on the other side of the world.

Speaking in an interview with a Melbourne Radio station, Postecoglou was asked what Celtic v Rangers was all about.

And he said: “It’s Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows by about a thousand times I would say mate! It’s pretty intense.

Ange Postecoglou’s homecoming would be a huge draw

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“It’s because it’s generational and it’s passed on from great grandparents to their kids, to their kids and it’s just entrenched in society here.

“They are pretty passionate about this football club and it’s more than just a football club. It’s part of their lives.”

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