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    Car deliberately torched at home of Rangers ace Allan McGregor with flames 6ft in air outside plush pad in wealthy area

    COPS are probing a deliberate car blaze attack at the home of Rangers star Allan McGregor.
    Emergency services were called to the goalkeeper’s plush pad on the outskirts of Glasgow on Thursday after a 999 alert was raised.

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    A car was deliberately torched at Allan McGregor’s home

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    Police are probing the fireball attack at the Rangers ace’s plush padCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
    The fireball incident was caught on video that showed flames leaping 6ft into the air.
    A source said: “It was incredible, one of the cars sitting in the drive was fully alight, it was causing a huge commotion in what is normally a very quiet road.
    “The homes around here are very expensive and it’s scary to think what could have happened, the flames were very close to the house.
    “It’s terrifying to think that someone caused this deliberately, why would someone set fire to a car like that?”

    The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the blaze and sent three appliances to tackle the inferno.
    In January a man was charged in connection with an incident involving Rangers player Alfredo Morelos’ car.
    Police arrested and charged the 29-year-old with an alleged breach of the peace.
    This followed the vehicle being removed for examination after “reports of a man allegedly tampering” with it in a secured car park in Glasgow.

    A report was sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

    A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We were made aware of a vehicle fire outside a property  around 10.40pm on Thursday, September 3.
    “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended, nobody was injured and the fire is being treated as wilful.
    “Enquiries are ongoing.
    “Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3735 of September 3.”
    Rangers have been approached for a comment.

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    Celtic on verge of securing Duffy loan deal from Brighton after beating West Brom and West Ham to transfer

    BRIGHTON have given the green light for Shane Duffy’s dream move to Celtic.
    And the Hoops are on on the verge of sealing a one-year loan for the 28-year-old Irish defender.

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    Shane Duffy, pictured celebrating after scoring for Brighton, is on the verge of joining CelticCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Duffy is a lifelong Celtic fan and Seagulls supremo Paul Barber admits they can’t stand in his way.
    He said: “Shane has been absolutely magnificent for us, literally from the day he joined.
    “He is a massive character on the pitch, but an even bigger character off it. He is loved by everyone at the club.
    “We will be disappointed if we do lose him, but we also understand he wants to play football.

    “It is a difficult decision for the manager because there are only so many centre-backs you can accommodate in one line-up.
    “We will be talking about Shane’s future imminently, but he has been a fantastic servant for the club.”
    West Brom and West Ham were both chasing Republic of Ireland stopper Duffy this summer but he made it clear he wanted to join Celtic.
    Brighton were initially looking for a £2million loan fee and the majority of Duffy’s wages paid.

    But Celtic are locked in talks to thrash out a deal after gaffer Neil Lennon made him a priority signing.
    Duffy is due to head to Bulgaria with Ireland but hopes to complete the switch within days.
    The former Everton and Blackburn star recently fell out of Graham Potter’s team at Brighton.
    But Potter said: “You can understand the speculation because he is an important player. He is a big character and he wants to play football.”

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    Celtic’s Boli Bolingoli hit with FIVE-MATCH ban after breaking coronavirus quarantine rules

    CELTIC outcast Boli Bolingoli has been hit with a FIVE-GAME ban after breaking coronavirus quarantine rules.
    The Hoops defender caused uproar after travelling to Spain during his time off despite being told to remain in Glasgow.

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    Boli Bolingoli has been banned for FIVE games for Covid-19 breachesCredit: PA:Press Association
    Neil Lennon gave his players two days off following the opening day league win over Hamilton but warned players they were not to leave Glasgow under no circumstances.
    Bolingoli then travelled to Marbella to meet a mystery woman before returning to Glasgow.
    And he then failed to self isolate for 14 days before featuring in the Hoops’ 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock.
    It led to the postponement of Celtic’s scheduled matches against St Mirren and Aberdeen with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warning football was on a yellow card.

    The SFA and SPFL launched a disciplinary case against Bolingoli with a hearing set for today.
    And the defender has finally learned his fate after the governing body hit him with a five-game ban with two of those suspended.
    The Belgian’s Hoops future remains uncertain after boss Lennon claimed he found it difficult to see him welcomed back into the dressing room.

    He said: “We made it on no uncertain terms that no one could travel. Certainly not leave the country anyway.

    “And he’s blatantly disregarded my instructions, my medical team’s instructions, the club’s instructions and put everything in jeopardy.
    “It will be very difficult to imagine him being welcomed back into the dressing room in the future.
    “This is a rogue who has gone off tangent and has done something very very selfish. We have been completely oblivious to this. I’m absolutely livid it’s a total betrayal of our trust.”

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    Barcelona eye Moussa Dembele as Luis Suarez replacement after Henrik Larsson ‘makes contact’ with ex-Celtic striker

    FORMER Celtic star Moussa Dembele is being lined up for a stunning switch to Barcelona – by Henrik Larsson.
    Lyon are ready to sell the French striker, two years after his £20million switch from Parkhead.

    Ex-Celtic star Moussa Dembele could join BarcelonaCredit: PA:Press Association

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    Celtic legend and Barcelona No2 Henrik Larsson has reportedly been in contact with the striker
    Dembele has been a huge success in France, netting 44 goals – including a double in the Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City.
    But after Lyon failed to qualify for Europe after finishing seventh in Ligue 1, they are willing to cash in on Dembele.
    And Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Parkhead icon and new Barca No2 Larsson has already been in contact with the 24-year-old over a move to the Camp Nou.
    Larsson – who was appointed Ronald Koeman’s assistant last week – sees Dembele as an ideal replacement for Luis Suarez, who is set to leave this summer.

    Dembele is also wanted by Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea and could command upwards of £50m.
    Celtic cannily negotiated a sell-on clause which is estimated to earn them 10-15 per cent of any fee above the £20m fee they received when he left Glasgow in 2018 – meaning they could land as much as £5m from any deal.
    And Lyon’s director of football Juninho admitted the former Celt is likely to move on.

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    Luis Suarez is set to leave Barcelona this summer

    Speaking after the semi-final defeat to Champions League winners Bayern Munich, he said: “If we continue the way we have, we will be back in the Champions League very soon.

    “Players will be leaving, like Houssem Aouar and Moussa Dembele, but I’m not worried.
    “We want to secure Champions League football next season.”

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    Is Celtic vs Ferencvaros on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League clash

    CELTIC face Ferencvaros in the second round of Champions League qualifying TONIGHT.
    The two teams are set to meet in Glasgow after the Hugarian side beat Swedish club Djurgadens 2-1.

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    Celtic have hit the headlines recently when one of their players flouted coronavirus protocolCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
    Celtic meanwhile were in top form as they put 6 goals past KR Reykjavik in their first round tie.
    The first three rounds are all one-off games with the final play off stages being done over two legs.

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    Ferencvaros players celebrate during the Champions League qualification first round win over DjurgardenCredit: MTI via AP
    When is Celtic vs Ferencvaros?
    The game is due to kick off at 7:45pm BST on Wednesday, 26 August – TODAY.
    It will be held at Parkhead.
    What TV channel is Celtic vs Ferencvaros on and can I live stream it?
    Team News
    Premier League target Odsonne Edouard is expected to recover from a slight thigh injury to start.
    Boli Bolingoli’s quarantine is over but Neil Lennon is not yet ready to recall him to the squad after the club received a dressing down from Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

    Match Odds
    Celtic to win – 1/3
    Draw – 17/5
    Ferencvaros to be victorious – 7/1
    *All odds correct from Ladbrokes at time of publication More

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    Andy Murray pleads with Messi to quit Barcelona for Hibs or second team Arsenal after Barcelona transfer bombshell

    ANDY MURRAY has pleaded with Lionel Messi to quit Barcelona for Hibernian – or maybe move to a Premier League club as his second choice.
    Britain’s greatest tennis player waded into the debate about Messi’s future plans following the shock news the Argentine superstar wants to leave the Nou Camp.

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    Andy Murray has pleaded with Lionel Messi to join Hibs or ArsenalCredit: Getty

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    The Argentine forward rocked Barcelona by handing in a transfer request this weekCredit: AFP
    Muzza, whose maternal grandfather Roy Erskine was a professional footballer, is a mad fan of both Hibernian and Arsenal.
    And when asked overnight in the US on a Zoom chat about Messi’s transfer request, he laughed: “(Is) he going to join Hibs?”
    To their credit, Scottish Premiership side Hibernian joined in the banter, replying on Twitter: “We were trying to keep that quiet until a deal was over the line, Andy.”
    Messi, 33, stunned the world of football on Tuesday night when he revealed he had asked Barca bosses to leave this summer.

    It is claimed he sent a fax to the club saying he wishes to exercise a clause in his contract that allows him to leave for free with immediate effect.
    Murray, 33, said: “I’d like to see him playing in the Premier League.
    “I don’t really care who he plays for. I follow Arsenal.  But I’m not thinking he’s going to be joining them.
    “It would be great for the Premier League. Maybe we’ll get the opportunity to go and watch him live a few more times.

    “I watched him a bit when he was much younger. When I lived in Barcelona I got to see him play a couple of times live.

    “I’ve heard a lot of people saying, ‘Oh, could he do it on a cold Wednesday in Stoke’.
    “And I’ve always said: ‘Of course he could, because he’s the best player ever. He’d be absolutely fine.’
    “I’d like to see him show a few people that he can do that.”
    Murray is preparing now for next week’s US Open after losing 6-2 6-2 to Milos Raonic in New York in the Western & Southern Open Last 16 – a result he described as unacceptable. More

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    Is Celtic vs Ferencvaros on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Champions League clash

    CELTIC face Ferencvaros in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
    The two teams are set to meet in Glasgow after the Hugarian side beat Swedish club Djurgadens 2-1.

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    Celtic have hit the headlines recently when one of their players flouted coronavirus protocolCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
    Celtic meanwhile were in top form as they put 6 goals past KR Reykjavik in their first round tie.
    The first three rounds are all one-off games with the final play off stages being done over two legs.

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    Ferencvaros players celebrate during the Champions League qualification first round win over DjurgardenCredit: MTI via AP
    When is Celtic vs Ferencvaros?
    The game is due to kick off at 7:45pm BST on Wednesday, 26 August
    It will be held at Parkhead.
    What TV channel is Celtic vs Ferencvaros on and can I live stream it?
    Team News
    Premier League target Odsonne Edouard is expected to recover from a slight thigh injury to start.
    Boli Bolingoli’s quarantine is over but Neil Lennon is not yet ready to recall him to the squad after the club received a dressing down from Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

    Match Odds
    Celtic to win – 1/3
    Draw – 17/5
    Ferencvaros to be victorious – 7/1
    *All odds correct from Ladbrokes at time of publication More