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The National
3 days ago
- General
- The National
Every Celtic player away on international duty this month
A total of eight men will represent their countries across various competitions and continents. Read more: Here is every Celtic player away on international duty this month, and when their respective countries are due to play... Viljami Sinisalo - Finland Sinisalo has three Finland caps to his name. He will aim to build upon such a number this month when his nation take on the Netherlands on Saturday, June 7 at 7.45pm and then Poland on Tuesday, June 10, also at 7.45pm. Kasper Schmeichel - Denmark Schmeichel's Denmark have a duo of friendlies this month. They play Northern Ireland on Saturday, June before taking on Lithuania on Tuesday, June 10 at the same time. Anthony Ralston - Scotland Similarly to Denmark, the Scots have two practically meaningless games coming up. Iceland travel to Hampden on Friday, June 6 at 7.45pm before Steve Clarke's men head out to face Lichtenstein on Monday, June 9 at 5pm. Liam Scales and Adam Idah - Ireland Ireland welcome Senegal to Dublin on Friday, June 6 at 7.45pm and then travel to take on Luxembourg on Tuesday, June 10 at the same time. Luis Palma - Honduras Palma's was named in Honduras' provisional 60-man squad for this summer's Gold Cup. They are in Group B alongside Canada, El-Salvador and Curacao. They firstly face a duo of World Cup qualifies against the Cayman Islands on Saturday, June 7 at 8pm and Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, June 11 at 3am. Alistair Johnston - Canada Johnston's Canada take on Ukraine on Saturday, June 7 at 8pm before facing Ivory Coast on Wednesday, June 11 at 1.30am. That duo of friendlies prepares them for their respective Gold Cup campaign. Marco Tilio - Australia The Aussies take on Japan and Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifies this month. Tilio's nation welcome the former to Perth on Thursday, June 5 at 12.10pm before taking on the latter away from home on Tuesday, June 10 at 7.15pm. Paulo Bernardo - Portugal under-21s The midfielder will play for his country's under-21s at the under-21 Euros in Slovakia. Portugal are in Group C, alongside France, Poland and Georgia. Their group games are as follows: vs France - Wednesday, June 11 at 8pm vs Poland - Saturday, June 14 at 8pm vs Georgia - Tuesday, June 17 at 5pm


Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Footie yob admits chucking bottle at Celtic keeper during Old Firm match with Rangers
Sinisalo spoke to the media in the days after the match insisting there were '30 to 40 objects' thrown onto the pitch BOTTLE SHAME Footie yob admits chucking bottle at Celtic keeper during Old Firm match with Rangers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOB has admitted chucking a bottle at Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo during a recent derby match with Rangers. Andrew Watt, 34, launched the missile at the Finnish international at Ibrox Stadium on May 4 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A footie yob admitted chucking a bottle at Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo 4 The incident happened during a recent derby match with Rangers Credit: SNS 4 Andrew Watt launched the missile at the Finnish international at Ibrox Stadium on May 4 Credit: Getty Rangers drew 1-1 with the Scottish Premiership champions that afternoon. Court papers stated Watt assaulted Sinisalo by 'throwing a bottle and a cigarette at him.' The charge said that this was done in an attempt to strike the keeper. Watt appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court to plead guilty to the single charge. Kevin Corr, defending, stated: 'He is aware of the gravity of the offence and knows that the court's opening gambit will be custody. 'He is in full time employment as a roofer and he will accept a special condition of bail to stay away from football matches.' Sentence was deferred pending background reports until a later date when more information surrounding the circumstances is expected to be heard. Watt, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, was granted bail meantime by Sheriff Nigel Cooke with a special condition not to enter attend football games meantime. Sinisalo spoke to the media in the days after the match insisting there were '30 to 40 objects' thrown onto the pitch that afternoon. He said : 'I see some mention that there was a bottle thrown at me, but it was not just a bottle. Shocking moment blood-soaked thug throws Buckfast bottle as brawl erupts during Celtic fans' trophy day party 'First of all, I was hit with something. Not in my upper body, somewhere in my lower leg. 'There were lighters, vapes, coins, mugs, all sorts flying. 'When you think of it, let us say that glass bottle that was on the pitch hits me or hits someone else, what happens then? 'What if it hits you in the eye and you cannot play football after that? 'That is the questions we need answers for.'


STV News
25-05-2025
- STV News
Man admits throwing bottle at Celtic goalkeeper during Old Firm match
A man has admitted throwing a bottle at Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo during a recent Old Firm match with Rangers. Andrew Watt, 34, launched the missile at the Finnish international at Ibrox Stadium on May 4 2025. Rangers drew 1-1 with the Scottish Premiership champions that afternoon. Court papers stated Watt assaulted Sinisalo by 'throwing a bottle and a cigarette at him.' The charge stated that this was done in an attempt to strike the keeper. Watt appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court to plead guilty to the single charge. Kevin Corr, defending, stated: 'He is aware of the gravity of the offence and knows that the court's opening gambit will be custody. 'He is in full time employment as a roofer and he will accept a special condition of bail to stay away from football matches.' Sentence was deferred pending background reports until a later date when more information surrounding the circumstances is expected to be heard. Watt, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, was granted bail meantime by Sheriff Nigel Cooke with a special condition not to enter attend football games. Sinisalo spoke to the media in the days after the match insisting there were '30 to 40 objects' thrown onto the pitch that afternoon. He said : 'I see some mention that there was a bottle thrown at me, but it was not just a bottle. 'First of all, I was hit with something. Not in my upper body, somewhere in my lower leg. 'There were lighters, vapes, coins, mugs, all sorts flying. 'When you think of it, let us say that glass bottle that was on the pitch hits me or hits someone else, what happens then? 'What if it hits you in the eye and you cannot play football after that? 'That is the questions we need answers for.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country


Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
YOB chucked bottle at Celtic goalkeeper during derby match
A YOB has admitted chucking a bottle at Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo during a recent derby match with Rangers. Andrew Watt, 34, launched the missile at the Finnish international at Ibrox Stadium on May 4 2025. Rangers drew 1-1 with the Scottish Premiership champions that afternoon. Court papers stated Watt assaulted Sinisalo by "throwing a bottle and a cigarette at him." READ MORE: Scots poet guilty of sex attack on woman in his Glasgow flat The charge stated that this was done in an attempt to strike the keeper. Watt appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court to plead guilty to the single charge. Kevin Corr, defending, stated: "He is aware of the gravity of the offence and knows that the court's opening gambit will be custody. "He is in full-time employment as a roofer and he will accept a special condition of bail to stay away from football matches." The sentence was deferred pending background reports until a later date when more information surrounding the circumstances is expected to be heard. READ MORE: Two officers hospitalised and three arrested after 'disturbance' Watt, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, was granted bail meantime by Sheriff Nigel Cooke with a special condition not to attend football games meantime. Sinisalo spoke to the media in the days after the match, insisting there were "30 to 40 objects" thrown onto the pitch that afternoon. READ MORE: Man arrested after 'disturbance' on busy Glasgow city centre street He said: "I see some mention that there was a bottle thrown at me, but it was not just a bottle. "First of all, I was hit with something. Not in my upper body, somewhere in my lower leg. 'There were lighters, vapes, coins, mugs, all sorts flying. "When you think of it, let us say that glass bottle that was on the pitch hits me or hits someone else, what happens then? "What if it hits you in the eye and you cannot play football after that? "That is the question we need answers for."


The Herald Scotland
25-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers fan pleads guilty to throwing bottle at Celtic goalkeeper
Rangers drew 1-1 with the Scottish Premiership champions that afternoon. Court papers stated Watt assaulted Sinisalo by "throwing a bottle and a cigarette at him." The charge stated that this was done in an attempt to strike the keeper. Watt appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court to plead guilty to the single charge. Read More Kevin Corr, defending, stated: "He is aware of the gravity of the offence and knows that the court's opening gambit will be custody. "He is in full time employment as a roofer and he will accept a special condition of bail to stay away from football matches." Sentence was deferred pending background reports until a later date when more information surrounding the circumstances is expected to be heard. Watt, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, was granted bail meantime by Sheriff Nigel Cooke with a special condition not to enter attend football games meantime. Sinisalo spoke to the media in the days after the match insisting there were "30 to 40 objects" thrown onto the pitch that afternoon. He said: "I see some mention that there was a bottle thrown at me, but it was not just a bottle. "First of all, I was hit with something. Not in my upper body, somewhere in my lower leg. 'There were lighters, vapes, coins, mugs, all sorts flying. "When you think of it, let us say that glass bottle that was on the pitch hits me or hits someone else, what happens then? "What if it hits you in the eye and you cannot play football after that? "That is the questions we need answers for."