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World media reacts as ‘weak’ Celtic face Ferencvaros ‘chorus of whistles’ as Martin O’Neill told successor is waiting

Ferencvaros ensured it was 0/2 for Celtic since Sunday and another clash with Rangers could tip things over the edge if it goes the same way

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 6:20 AM

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Ferencvaros defeated Celtic 3-1 in a Europa League match at Celtic Park.
Liam Scales scored an own goal, while Kristoffer Zachariassen and Daniel Arzani also scored for Ferencvaros.
Baur scored the only goal for Celtic to temporarily equalize in the first half.

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Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat at home against Ferencvaros in their Europa League clash at Celtic Park. An own goal from Liam Scales gave the Hungarian side the lead, before Baur equalized for the hosts. Ferencvaros regained control with a stoppage-time goal from Kristoffer Zachariassen and a second-half strike from former Celtic player Daniel Arzani, leaving manager Martin O'Neill under intense pressure.

The defeat marks Celtic's second consecutive loss ahead of a crucial Old Firm derby against Rangers. Hungarian media reports suggest that if Celtic lose the upcoming derby, former Ferencvaros head coach Robbie Keane is lined up as a potential successor to replace O'Neill.

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