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Former Celtic Player Becomes Owner of Football Club

Former Celtic Player Becomes Owner of Football Club

One former Celtic player has taken an unexpected step, in the middle of his playing career, and become the owner of a club himself. Former Celtic striker, Moussa Dembele, who currently plays for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, has been named the new owner of FK Minija, a team in the second division of the Lithuanian football pyramid.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 10

Moussa Dembele’s Demolition Derby – Celtic 5 Rangers 1

Eight years ago this week seen the first ever league clash between Celtic and theRangers as the newly formed side made their debut in the top flight. There was a party atmosphere at Celtic Park as we welcomed our new rivals with an array of balloons and beach balls as zombie nation was belted out the tannoys.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / May 3

Adam Idah: 'Technically better than Moussa Dembele,' Peter Grant

There has been a swirling of chatter this week once more about whether or not Celtic should sign Adam Idah permanently this summer. The big Irishman has come into the fold since arriving at Parkhead in January and managed to put himself about, all whilst bringing much needed and vital goals to the team.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / April 17, 2024

Throwback to Andy Halliday’s Hampden humiliation, Celtic 4 Rangers 0

Earlier this week saw the sixth anniversary of Celtic’s demolition of Rangers in the Scottish Cup Semi Finals. Brendan Rodgers’ side went into the game

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / January 3, 2024

Moussa Dembele, then Odsonne Edouard ahead of Shankland and Morelos

The Bears getting upset over Shankland being compared to Morelos. How do they think we felt when Alfie was compared to French Eddy and Moussa? The Bears have been getting a bit hot under the collar due to recent events.

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