A football club in the Scottish Premier League, Glasgow-based Celtic F.C. was founded in 1888 by an Irish Marist brother named Brother Walfrid originally from County Sligo. Celtic came to represent Catholicism and is a favorite of many in the Republic of Ireland. They have a fierce rivalry known as the "Old Firm" with crosstown team Rangers F.C. and the clashes between fans the two have had Catholic vs. Protestant overtowns in the past. Celtic won the European Cup in 1967. They won the Scottish league 44 times, first in 1893 and most recently in 2006. Notable Celtic greats include Jimmy McGrory, Bobby Lennox, Henrik Larsson, Stevie Chalmers, Jimmy Quinn, Billy McNeill, Paul McStay, Danny McGrain and Pat Bonner.
Former Celtic FC defender Willie McStay has been named as the new coach of Hungarian side Újpest FC, who will take on FC Steaua Bucureşti in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:14:52 GMTThree members of Sweden's Under-21 squad could return to action this evening after less than a week off as Helsingborgs IF kick off their UEFA Europa League bid against Armenian hopefuls FC MIKA.
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:28 GMTWith less than a week remaining in the fan voting for the First XI for the MLS All-Star Game, there are a few races that are just too close to call, while others, like goalkeeper, have been decided since Day One.
Publ.Date : Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:39:43 GMT
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Celtic is pronounced "Seltik" similarly to the NBA's
Boston Celtics.
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