Man, 65, dies in hospital after falling ill during Champions League tie at Celtic Park

A man has died in hospital after falling ill at Celtic Park.

Celtic beat Austrian side LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the stadium after receiving reports of a man taking ill within the stadium at around 9pm.

The 65-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he died shortly after.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.05pm on Wednesday, August 19, 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 paid tribute, writing: “It is with real sadness that we confirm that one of our supporters has passed away after becoming ill during last night’s match at Celtic Park. Despite the efforts of medical staff, tragically, he died later in hospital.

“We thank the emergency services and fellow supporters within the stadium for all their efforts in dealing with this tragic incident.

“We extend our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and we will ensure that we offer them our full support at this extremely difficult time.”