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Europa League: Iheanacho's Goal Controversially Ruled Out as Celtic Lose to Braga

Celtic’s failure to qualify for the Champions League was compounded by a disputed VAR call disallowing Iheanacho’s goal, sparking fan protests and managerial criticism.

  • On Thursday, Celtic FC were beaten 2-0 at Celtic Park, Glasgow by Sporting Braga in the Europa League, with a disallowed goal dominating coverage.
  • Television replays indicated the ball struck Kelechi Iheanacho's forehead with no clear handball, but referee Tobias Stieler disallowed the goal and video assistant Christian Dingert upheld it after more than two minutes without a pitchside review.
  • Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said he was baffled and questioned why the referee was not asked to view the incident, while supporters on X and commentators called the decision a catastrophic VAR error with one post flagged as `Another said`.
  • The late second goal by Gabri Martinez sealed Braga's 2-0 win as supporters present at Celtic Park left early, chanting against the board and calling for Peter Lawwell to quit.
  • Celtic's season stats show five scoreless games in 12, the earliest since 1991/92, while supporter groups canceled a 29-minute silence after accepting a board meeting on Monday.
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Disallowed Celtic goal branded worst VAR decision 'ever' as UEFA told to show their working

Sky Sports pundit Jay Bothroyd is adamant there's only one reason why Kelechi Iheanacho goal was ruled out

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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St Catharines StandardSt Catharines Standard
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Celtic left to rue ‘baffling’ VAR decision as Iheanacho’s equalizer is ruled out in loss to Braga

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left to rue a “baffling” VAR decision that denied his team an equalizer against Braga in the Europa League on Thursday, despite replays suggesting that the goal had been wrongly disallowed.

·Hamilton, Canada
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers left 'baffled' by disallowed Kelechi Iheanacho goal

"I can't understand why the referee isn't asked to go and have a look at it," Rodgers said.

·Ireland
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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Brendan Rodgers baffled by controversial VAR handball call in Celtic loss

The celtic boss couldn't understand how Kelechi Iheanacho's goal wasn't given.

·Ireland
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Daily Post NigeriaDaily Post Nigeria
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Europa League: Iheanacho's goal controversially ruled out as Celtic lose to Braga

Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho saw his goal controversially chalked off for handball as they lost 2-0 at home to Sporting Braga in the Europa League on

·Nigeria
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Celtic 0 Braga 2: Baffling Iheanacho Var Call in Europa League Loss

Celtic 0 Braga 2: Baffling Iheanacho VAR call in Europa League loss

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Ekstra Bladet broke the news in Denmark on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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