Celtic’s title celebrations in Scotland were overshadowed by a significant scandal following their match against Hearts, which ended with a 3-1 victory for Celtic. The championship was clinched in this decisive game, where Hearts initially took the lead with a goal from captain Lawrence Shankland. However, Celtic turned the tables in the second half with goals from Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda, and Callum Osmond.
After the final whistle, chaos erupted on the pitch as fans stormed the field, leading to a physical confrontation. Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland was reportedly assaulted by supporters, during which he managed to defend himself by landing a punch on one of the fans. Video footage captured the tense moments before police officers intervened and escorted him off the field.
Hearts issued a statement condemning the events as a disgrace to Scottish football and confirmed that they are cooperating with Scottish police while conducting their own investigation. The melee forced players and staff to leave the stadium in haste, preventing them from attending post-match media obligations.