Kazakhstan Football News

Champions league or Europa, £40m or less than half of that sum. A place at the top table or life in the slow lane. That’s what Celtic is playing...

No Scottish team has ever won on Kazakh soil and Rodgers and Co face hazardous assignment

Celtic has dominated the Scottish game in recent times winning 13 of the last 14 Scottish Premiership titles and during that period winning five...

Celtic are now out in Kazakhstan preparing for their UEFA Champions League qualifier against FC Kairat, but before that, their mission was to...

The stakes couldn't be higher as Brendan Rodgers' side head to Kazakhstan for the £40million winner-takes-all showdown

Kairat Almaty manager Rafael Urazbakhtin believes Celtic may have taken his side too lightly in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier....

Celtic need to beat Kairat in Almaty tomorrow night to reach the Champions League - but they've travelled to Kazakhstan in expectation not hope.

Michael Nicholson and Peter Lawwell will face the music if Celts face to win in Kazakhstan

Celtic have flown out to Kazakhstan ahead of their massive Champions League qualifier against Kairat Almaty, and Adam Idah is among the travelling...

Brendan Rodgers has said that both Auston Trusty and Adam Idah are still doubts for Tuesday night's Champions League qualifier against Kairat in...

Brendan Rodgers has sent a clear message to Kairat ahead of Tuesday's Champions League qualifying second leg, insisting the Kazakh side will face a...

There were smiles all round when the final whistle went at Celtic Park this afternoon, with the Hoops recording a comfortable 3-0 league victory...

Benjamin Nygren spoke of his pride after scoring his first goals at Celtic Park, while also turning his focus to Tuesday's crucial Champions League...

Celtic racked up a 3-0 home victory over Livingston this afternoon to claim another three points as the Hoops’ defence of the title continues. The...

Nobody – and we mean nobody – saw this Celtic starting XI coming. Brendan Rodgers has ripped up expectations and named a radically altered side to...

Celtic are back at Paradise this afternoon for the visit of Livingston, as Brendan Rodgers’ men look to continue their perfect start to the...

Kairat Almaty forward Ricardinho has stated that his side aims to achieve a historic milestone in Kazakhstan, while Celtic gear up to battle for a...

Kairat Almaty midfielder Valeriy Gromyko is confident he can realise his Champions League aspirations, and is fully aware of Celtic’s past...

No sooner had the whistle sounded on the UEFA Champions League 0-0 draw with FC Kairat, than the thoughts of the playing squad turned – not to next...

Bhoys Celtic have released a statement directed at the club’s boardroom as discontent among supporters intensifies… Supporters at Celtic Park...

Celtic return to league action today as they host newly-promoted Livingston at Celtic Park in a tie that comes sandwiched between their two-legged...

Ghanaian goalkeeper Razak Abalora has completed a move to Kazakhstani Premier League outfit FK Zhenis Astana after parting ways with Albanian side...

It’s not often a club will travel on a 7,000-mile round trip for a competitive cup tie, but at least Celtic have the comparative cushion of a home...

Celtic are back in league action tomorrow (Saturday, August 23) with Livingston the visitors to Paradise for the 3pm kick-off. The Celts go in to...

Celtic supporters are hoping for a much better showing from the Hoops as they look to keep their 100% domestic form going when they host Livingston...

It's a major blow for Brendan Rodgers ahead of next week's Champions League playoff second leg in Kazakhstan

Kairat Almaty emerging superstar Dastan Satpaev will miss the vital second leg of the Champions League playoff against Celtic… The 17-year-old wide...

Chelsea-bound wonderkid Dastan Satpayev is among those ruled out for the £40million showdown in Kazakhstan

Kairat Almaty boss Rafael Urazbakhtin has vowed to his supporters that his team will give their all to eliminate Celtic from the Champions League...

Valeriy Gromyko believes Kairat Almaty can upset Celtic in Kazakhstan and take a big step toward the Champions League league phase. The midfielder...

Cameron Carter-Vickers believes Celtic made a key mistake against Kairat Almaty on Wednesday, and he's keen to help fix it when they travel to...

The Hoops face a daunting journey to the border of China as their £40million hopes hang in the balance

Celtic head to Kazakhstan next Tuesday for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier, with Kairat Almaty striker Ricardinho saying his...

The stopper believes Celts were far too pedestrian in Wednesday night's goalless Champions League playoff stalemate

Cameron Carter-Vickers admits that he blocks out the noise as he’s too busy concentrating on the match so was unaware of the ‘Sack the Board’...

Celtic need to win against Kairat Almaty to reach the Champions League.

The Hoops will head to Kazakhstan with their European hopes in the balance following the first leg draw with Kairat

Whether Celtic stumble in Almaty next week or stagger across the line, there is no happy ending waiting on the Kazakh steppe. A victory would mask...

The Kazakh outfit held Hoops to a goalless draw at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off showdown

Brendan Rodgers fired a transfer message to the Celtic board after his side struggled against Kairat on Wednesday. The Scottish champions looked...

Nevin reckons it was a tough watch as Celtic limped to a 0-0 draw against the Kazakh minnows at Parkhead

James McFadden believes Celtic supporters' worst fears have been realised after a flat 0-0 draw with Kairat Almaty left the club's Champions League...

Brendan Rodgers last night admitted that he always feared Celtic's insipid display against Kairat Almaty was in the post after a summer of...

Celtic were left disappointed as they drew 0-0 with Kazakhstan champions Kairat Almaty in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on...

Brendan Rodgers conceded that Celtic must accept the position they are in with transfers after playing out a goalless draw in their Champions...

It was a night of frustration for Celtic as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie against FC Kairat. The Hoops...

Celtic skipper Callum McGregor had stressed in the build-up to this crucial Champions League play-off the importance of taking a healthy first-leg...

UEFA Champions League play-off, first legWednesday, August 20, 2025Celtic Park, Glasgow CELTIC…0 FC KAIRAT…0 Celtic were held to a goalless draw...

Celtic have plenty of work to do to reach the league phase of the Champions League after drawing a blank in a 0-0 first-leg draw of their play-off...

The Scottish champions were held to a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League playoff with the Kazakhstan champions

The Scottish champions now face a daunting trip to Kazakhstan with the tie on a knife edge.

The Hoops will be looking to get a good result to take over to Kazakhstan next week.

Celtic have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight's Champions League play-off first leg against Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park. Brendan...

Celtic are in European action at Paradise tonight (Wednesday) as the champions of Scotland take on FC Kairat of Kazakhstan in the first leg of the...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola continues to show a ruthless edge in the transfer market in his pursuit of winning titles. The Spaniard has...

Celtic's European campaign gets underway at last as Kazakh side Kairat come to town

Celtic's Champions League hopes hinge on a crucial playoff tie against Kairat Almaty, with the first leg taking place tonight at Celtic Park....

Brendan Rodgers has called on his players to ignore the distractions of transfer talk, making it clear their responsibility is to the club until...

Celtic are one aggregate victory away from securing a place in the league phase of the Champions League. Kairat of Kazakhstan stand between the...

The Champions League playoffs take centre stage on Wednesday night and Celtic will host Kayrat at Parkhead.  We have a trio of selections which...

It's not just the prospect of a 7,000-mile round trip to Kazakhstan next week which is offering Brendan Rodgers grounds for concern at this moment.

It’s part one of the huge Champions League play-off tie against Kairat Almaty for Celtic this week. The Hoops were pitted against the Kazakhstan...

Celtic have overcome Kazakhstan opposition on three previous occasions in Champions League qualifying

The stage is almost set for tomorrow night’s UCL play-off round first leg at Celtic Park, where Celtic will take on FC Kairat of Kazakhstan under...

Today’s photo of the day rewinds the clock by over a decade, while linking to action this week. Indeed, our chosen image dates back to the summer...

Celtic went through their final preparations for their UEFA Champions League head-to-head with FC Kairat today ahead of Wednesday night’s game. The...

Verdict: Total home goals over 2.5 Best odds: 13/20 Bookmaker: 888sport Celtic host Kazakh champions Kairat at Parkhead on Wednesday evening in the...

Celtic are in Champions League action for the first time this season on Wednesday night as they host Kazakh side Kairat for the first leg of their...

Celtic will look to continue their winning momentum when they take on Kairat in the Champions League play-off on Wednesday. The Scottish champions...

Kairat Almaty midfielder Valery Gromyko insists that a surprise league defeat ahead of their long journey to Glasgow will not affect their belief...

Celtic host Kazakh outfit Kairat at Parkhead in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie. The Bhoys have just one more hurdle to...

Kairat Almaty, a club we know very little about but they must be respected by Celtic as a worthy opponent who have earned their place in the...

Everything you need to know from the side geographically located in Central Asia

Celtic-linked striker David Strelec was left out of the starting line-up for Slovan Bratislava on Saturday, just days after the Slovak side were...

Celtic are getting set for one of their toughest trips in recent European campaigns as they head all the way to Kazakhstan to take on Kairat...

Celtic's Champions League opponents Kairat Almaty will arrive in Glasgow under pressure after a late collapse at home raised fresh questions about...

Travel may well broaden the mind, but arduous journeys can also weaken the body and leave one feeling disorientated.

Celtic have played their final clash before the huge Kairat Almaty game on Wednesday night. The Hoops thumped Falkirk 4-1 in the Premier Sports Cup...

Celtic's Champions League play-off opponents Kairat Almaty arrive in Glasgow under a cloud after suffering a damaging league defeat just days...

The Kazakh side travel to Glasgow next week for thr first leg of their playoff round clash with Brendan Rodgers' men

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers curtly dismissed any discussion about possible new signings in his post-match exchange with BBC Scotland’s Alisdair...

Sutty sees the Japanese star as irreplaceable right now as he hopes for less stressful Champions League trip to Kazakhstan

UEFA have revealed Celtic’s Champions League squad for the upcoming play-off round against Kairat Almaty. Celtic watched on as the Kazakhstan side...

The Hoops have registered their initial 25-man squad for the playoff decider with Kazakhs Kairat Almaty

James McFadden has played down concerns that Celtic's long midweek trip to Kazakhstan will have a major impact on their preparations for the first...

Luke McCowan spoke to the Scottish mainstream media ahead of Celtic’s Premier Sports League Cup clash against Falkirk at Celtic Park tonight… The...

Kairat Almaty defender Yegor Sorokin faces uncertainty over securing a visa in time for next week’s Champions League clash with Celtic… The Hoops...

Brendan Rodgers has spoken about Celtic's upcoming Champions League play-off against Kairat Almaty, with the long trip to Kazakhstan not ideal for...

Celtic begin their defence of the Premier Sports Cup this Friday night when they play host to Falkirk (KO: 7.45pm). Brendan Rodgers is looking...

Celtic take their first step in their defence of the League Cup tomorrow when Falkirk arrive in the East End of Glasgow for some Friday night...