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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-25 · via BBC Sport

Celtic's European hopes dashed as O'Neill accepts blame

Celtic led LASK by four goals on aggregate but lost 5-4 after extra time. Manager Martin O'Neill said he is responsible for the defeat and that the team are 'a million miles' from their best. The loss also means Celtic miss out on Champions League group-stage revenue.

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Celtic's collapse in Austria follows a pattern of recent European disappointment, as last season's play-off exit to Kairat Almaty on penalties preceded Brendan Rodgers' departure. O'Neill, who steadied the club to domestic trophies,

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