Celtic had some controversial VAR decisions go their way in the final weeks of the season and the awarding of their late penalty at Motherwell has been deemed the wrong call
Celtic VAR decision that rocked Scottish title race deemed wrong by SFA panel
Celtic had some controversial VAR decisions go their way in the final weeks of the season and the awarding of their late penalty at Motherwell has been deemed the wrong call
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Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
07:31, 23 May 2026
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