The build-up to Celtic’s title showdown against Hearts attracted the world’s media.
Usually, Celtic would already have the title wrapped up, so it wouldn’t gain the attention it has this season, especially with that penalty drama around the Motherwell game at Fir Park last Wednesday night.
At the start of the game, the neutrals got their wish because Hearts opened the scoring through Lawrence Shankland, but that’s when Celtic showcased their comeback powers.
Late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sealed title number 56 for Celtic, as quite a lot of the world’s media focused on Hearts’ heartbreaking end.
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beinSPORTS – Middle East
Like many, beinSPORTS mentioned Celtic’s ‘late double’, and how the title was ‘snatched’ from Hearts’ grasp.
beIN SPORTS’ headline read: ‘Celtic hit late double to break Hearts and win Scottish Premiership’, as they also mentioned that the Hoops have now won 14 out of the last 15 titles.
La Gazzetta dello Sport – Italy
Across Europe, Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport stated that the Jambos’ title dreams ‘vanished’ because of Martin O’Neill’s side.
La Gazzetta dello Sport’s headline read: ‘Hearts’ dream vanished with two minutes to go. Celtic overtook them on the final corner and secured their 56th title.’
Bild – Germany
Hearts have a German goalkeeper between their sticks – Alexander Schwolow.
That’s why Bild focused on Schwolow, and the ‘drama’ surrounding the Hearts man, as Celtic shocked their title rivals on the final day.
Bild’s headline read: ‘Drama surrounding German goalkeeper in Scotland: Celtic Glasgow shocks Hearts of Midlothian.’
L’Equipe – France
For Celtic, they are used to winning titles, but if those in Edinburgh had triumphed, then it would have been their first Scottish title since the 60s. That’s why L’Equipe in France mentioned that Hearts’ 41 years of hurt go on.
L’Equipe’s headline read: ‘A title awaited since 1960, 41 years of Glasgow hegemony to break: Heart of Midlothian sees its dream vanish at the very end of the match against Celtic.’
Mundo Deportivo – Spain
Over in southwestern Europe, the Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo kept it simple, as their headline read: ‘3-1. Celtic ends Hearts’ dream in the 87th minute and wins the Scottish League.’
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CBS Sports – United States of America
Celtic have two American players on their books – Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty.
Unfortunately for Carter-Vickers, injury has ruled him out for most of the season, but Trusty played a crucial role in Celtic’s title triumph.
Nonetheless, over in their home country of the United States, they stated how the Bhoys ‘snatched’ the title from Hearts’ grasp.
CBS Sports’ headline read: ‘Broken Hearts: Celtic snatch Scottish league title on final day after VAR overturns call in final minutes.’
ESPN – United States of America
While many of the other headlines were focusing on Hearts losing the title at the very end, or their dreams being dashed.
ESPN showed O’Neill some love and how his players showed ‘spirit’ to seal the title on a nerve-racking final day.
ESPN’s headline read: ‘Celtic 3-1 Hearts: Martin O’Neill’s team show spirit of champions to rip up visitors’ fairytale ending.’
Reuters – Global
Just like CBS Sports, Reuters, who operate globally across the world, also used the word ‘snatched’ when describing Celtic’s title win over Derek McInnes’ men.
Reuters’ headline read: ‘Celtic snatch title from Hearts with last-gasp victory on final day.’
The Guardian – England
Quite a lot of the time, fans and media in England verbally batter the game in Scotland and showcase very little understanding of it.
But this season, even those in England have been amazed at what has unfolded in the Premiership. That’s why there were a lot of eyes on Parkhead, from down south, on Saturday.
The Guardian’s headline read: ‘Celtic stun Hearts at the last in dramatic final-day shootout to retain Scottish title.’
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