📰 Continuing coverage: Martin O’Neill leads Celtic to Premiership title with 7 straight wins

Celtic Celtic F.C. claimed their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership Scottish Premiership title Sunday with a 2-1 win over Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian F.C. in a nail-biting final-day finish at Tynecastle Park. The victory denied Hearts their first league title since 1887, ending their 157-year wait in dramatic fashion. Celtic’s triumph extends their dominance in Scottish football, reinforcing their status as the country’s top club in the modern era. The match saw Hearts take a 75th-minute lead, but Celtic responded with two goals in the final 15 minutes to secure all three points and the trophy. Hearts manager Steven Naismith Steven Naismith admitted his side’s late collapse was painful, calling it a heartbreaking end to the season. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers praised his players’ resilience, emphasizing their ability to grind out results under pressure. The result means Celtic finish the season with 102 points, 22 clear of second-placed Rangers Rangers F.C., further cementing their grip on the Premiership. Hearts’ collapse came just a week after they eliminated Celtic in the Scottish Cup semifinal, adding to the bitterness of the defeat. The title win marks Celtic’s 53rd league championship in their history, though their fifth in a row is their most impressive streak in the professional era. Rodgers, who has now won the Premiership in all five of his seasons in charge, hailed the squad’s consistency. “This group has shown incredible character all season,” Rodgers said in his post-match press conference. “To win five in a row is a remarkable achievement, and we’re proud of what they’ve done.” The match was played in front of a packed Tynecastle crowd, with Celtic’s traveling support making the short trip from Glasgow creating a tense atmosphere. Hearts nearly took the lead early on when Liam Boyce Liam Boyce struck the crossbar in the first half. Celtic, meanwhile, struggled to break down a well-organized Hearts defense until the final stages. The turning point came in the 79th minute when substitute Kyogo Furuhashi Kyogo Furuhashi equalized after Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark Zander Clark spilled a cross. Furuhashi then turned provider in stoppage time, setting up Callum McGregor for the winning goal after a Hearts defensive error. Celtic’s title triumph comes after a season of highs and lows, including a Champions League run that saw them reach the round of 16. Their domestic dominance, however, remains their defining feature. The club’s financial power, coupled with their ability to retain top talent, continues to set them apart in Scottish football. With Hearts’ heartbreak still fresh, the focus now shifts to next season, where Celtic will aim for a historic sixth straight title while Rangers push for a title challenge of their own.

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  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 14:35 UTC
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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O Celtic sagrou-se campeão da Scottish Premiership pela quinta temporada seguida em uma reviravolta eletrizante no último dia da competição, após vencer o Hearts por 2 a 1. A vitória, que aconteceu nos acréscimos, tirou a chance do time adversário de conquistar o título inédito e manteve a hegemonia dos Bhoys no futebol escocês.

O feito do Celtic tem grande relevância para o futebol brasileiro, especialmente pela semelhança com a hegemonia do Palmeiras na Série A nos últimos anos. Assim como o time paulista, o clube escocês demonstra que, mesmo em ligas consideradas menos competitivas em termos globais, a consistência no alto nível é capaz de manter times no topo por longos períodos. Para os torcedores brasileiros, que acompanham com frequência o futebol europeu, a conquista reforça a ideia de que títulos consecutivos são possíveis, desde que haja planejamento e investimento adequados.

A próxima temporada promete ser ainda mais disputada, com o Celtic buscando quebrar seu próprio recorde e o Hearts já mirando uma revanche para não repetir a frustração.