A man was rushed to hospital after taking unwell in the stadium but sadly passed away a while later.
A Celtic fan has died after taking unwell during the Champions League clash against LASK at Parkhead last night. The alarm was raised around 9pm when police were alerted to a man having fallen ill within Celtic Park on Wednesday, August 19.
Emergency services raced to the stadium in Glasgow’s east end. A 65-year-old man was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he later died. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.05pm on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026 police received a report of a man having taken unwell within Celtic Park, Glasgow.
“Emergency services attended and a 65-year-old man was conveyed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.
“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.”
Celtic FC has been contacted for comment.
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