Portuguese and European newspapers deliver a devastating assessment of Celtic’s collapse in Lisbon, raising serious questions about the club’s ambition. Celtic’s European humiliation in Lisbon has now travelled far beyond Scotland, and the verdict from the international media makes deeply…
European media outlets have delivered harsh criticism of Celtic following their 4-1 defeat against Benfica in Lisbon, where the Scottish club trailed by three goals before halftime. Outlets such as Portugal's A Bola and Record, France's L'Equipe, and Denmark's Bold described Celtic's performance as weak, predictable, and easily overwhelmed.
Vital Football columnist Philip Cooney argues that the responsibility for Celtic's recurring European struggles extends beyond manager Martin O'Neill's tactics. The author contends that major shareholder Dermot Desmond and the club's board must be held accountable for failing to match supporter ambition with proper recruitment and planning.
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