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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 5:39 PM ET

Scottish Premiership: Celtic Crowned Champions in Final-Day Drama

Celtic Football Club won the Scottish Premiership title on the final day after chasing Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours, with a dramatic 3-1 victory that unfolded in chaotic fashion at Celtic Park. Hearts, 90 minutes from their first Scottish title since 1960, reported that a menacing and threatening atmosphere forced their players to leave the stadium immediately after the final whistle, while club officials described a disgraceful pitch invasion as "shameful" and "unacceptable" and documented serious physical and verbal abuse directed at players and staff. Martin O'Neill, who guided the club through the final stretch, said Celtic had given him "reasons to live" but kept the door open on his own future, saying he did not know whether he would stay beyond this season. Tony Bloom, Hearts' chairman, indicated his data analytics operation is committed to ensuring the club challenges for the title every season , though the 250-day threat from the Gorgie side ultimately gave way to a second consecutive Celtic triumph that has reignited debate over whether Scottish football's natural order has changed permanently.

FA Cup Final: Man City Triumph, Pep Eyes European Push

Manchester City secured a 1-0 FA Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley with January signings Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi shining, the Ghanaian forward delivering a sensational winning goal that capped a fairy-tale rise from non-league football. Pep Guardiola declared his players would not be allowed "even one beer" to celebrate, as his attention immediately turned to a crucial Premier League clash, and insisted the FA Cup final would not be his last Wembley trip as City manager amid growing speculation about his future. The victory strengthened City's grip on the Premier League title race and secured European qualification for the top eight, with the club now positioned to challenge for multiple honors next season. Chelsea interim