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Beşiktaş ultras set off fireworks outside Celtic pub before rammy with cops in street

Fans of the Turkish side could be seen setting off flares in the city centre and getting into a scuffle with cops.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:15 PM
Beşiktaş ultras set off fireworks outside Celtic pub before rammy with cops in street
Key Things to Know
  • Beşiktaş ultras set off fireworks near Celtic pubs and scuffled with police in Glasgow on Bonfire Night.
  • Police Scotland confirmed no arrests were made or injuries reported during the fans' procession to Celtic Park.
  • Celtic defeated Turkish club Beşiktaş 3-2 in their Europa League clash at Celtic Park.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Beşiktaş ultras caused disruption in Glasgow by setting off fireworks outside Celtic pubs and clashing with police ahead of a Europa League match. Video footage showed supporters lighting pyrotechnics on Bell Street in Merchant City near Connolly's bar prior to the fixture at Celtic Park on Bonfire Night. Scuffles broke out later as officers escorted the visiting fans through the Trongate area.

Police Scotland confirmed that officers attended the disturbance on Bell Street and escorted supporters to the stadium, confirming no arrests or injuries were directly linked to the procession. Celtic went on to secure a 3-2 victory over the Turkish side under manager Martin O'Neill.

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