The Fans Who Make Football: Celtic FC

by Beckypublished on 13th April 2021

Learn about the fans who make football: Celtic FC.

Celtic have some of the most passionate fans in the world but their cause goes beyond sport. They fight human rights issues.

Celtic Football Club supporters hold British and European records for the largest crowds, and in 2017, the club was awarded “best fans in the world” by FIFA.

Many of the world’s greatest players are enthused by the atmosphere created by the Celtic “faithful”.

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