Hearts Condemns Abuse and Pitch Invasion at Celtic Park After Celtic's 3-1 Title Win
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Updated · heartsfc.co.uk · May 16
Hearts Condemns Abuse and Pitch Invasion at Celtic Park After Celtic's 3-1 Title Win
20 articles · Updated · heartsfc.co.uk · May 16
Heart of Midlothian said serious physical and verbal abuse toward its players and staff at Celtic Park forced the entire staff to leave immediately for safety.
The club said a pitch invasion created a menacing atmosphere and a chaotic finish, with confusion over whether the match had even ended.
Hearts said the disorder prevented post-match media duties and denied its players the chance to thank traveling supporters, adding it is investigating and speaking with Police Scotland.
The incident followed Celtic's 3-1 win, sealed by a 90th-minute Daizen Maeda goal, that clinched the Scottish Premiership title on the final day.
Hearts called for the strongest possible action from football authorities, framing the episode as a test of player and supporter safety and the game's integrity.
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