Kazakhstan Football News

Celtic’s Champions League aspirations came to an end in Kazakhstan tonight (Tuesday) following a penalty shoot-out defeat to FC Kairat. After both...

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic suffered an embarrassing exit from the Champions League play-off round after they went down in penalties against Kazakh...

Celtic fans are venting their frustrations at manager Brendan Rodgers and the board after their humiliating defeat to Kazakhstan side Kairat Almaty...

Brendan Rodgers' men dropped into UEFA's second tier competition after a painful penalty shoot-out defeat to Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan

Celtic were dumped out of the Champions League by Kairat Almaty after fans were forced to travel half way across the globe.

Celtic have suffered a shock defeat in the Champions League with a play-off round exit to FC Kairat. After 0-0 draws in both legs, the Kazakh side...

Brendan Rodgers has admitted Celtic's Champions League exit is a significant setback and described the club's failure to reach the league phase as...

Celtic were dumped out of the Champions League by Kairat Almaty after a 0-0 draw in Kazakhstan, with the Hoops missing three penalties in the...

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Champions League soccer is coming to Kazakhstan for just the second time. Kairat Almaty goalkeeper Temirlan…

Celtic's Champions League hopes were extinguished in Kazakhstan as Brendan Rodgers' side fell to a penalty shootout defeat against Kairat Almaty...

Beyond midnight, many miles beyond the borders of Europe, a rookie goalkeeper by the name of Temirlan Anarbekov wrote his name into Celtic infamy,...

Celtic have crashed out of the Champions League after they were stunned by European minnows Kairat on penalties following their 3,000 mile journey...

UEFA Champions League play-offTuesday, August 26, 2025Central Stadium, Almaty FC KAIRAT…0 CELTIC…0 FC Kairat win 3-2 on penalties Celtic were...

CELTIC paid the penalty. For failing to turn up over two play-off legs against a bang average team from Kazakhstan. Shutterstock EditorialBenjamin...

Marks out of ten for the Celtic players involved in their dramatic Champions League play-off second leg in Kazakhstan

Celtic are in action tonight (Tuesday) in Kazakhstan, looking for the victory that will book their place in the league phase of the UEFA Champions...

Celtic face a tough task after a slog of a journey to eastern Kazakhstan.

Celtic face their Champions League destiny in Kazakhstan as they prepare for a crucial second leg against Kairat Almaty at the Ortalyq Stadium on...

Kairat stand between the Scottish champions and another season in European football's elite competition.

Celtic visited the Central Stadium in Almaty last night to go through their final prep ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League qualifier against...

Brendan Rodgers will be hoping his Celtic players do the talking on the pitch in Kazakhstan. It’s plain for everyone to see what and how...

Kairat Almaty boss Rafael Urazbakhtin has cautioned Celtic against underestimating his side ahead of the Hoops’ pivotal Champions League playoff...

Jeff Stelling has delivered his verdict on how long Brendan Rodgers is likely to spend in his second spell in Glasgow as the Hoops face a...

Maurizio Mariani will take charge of tonight’s Champions League playoff second leg between Kairat Almaty and Celtic… The Italian referee is set to...

A host of EFL Cup action is the mainstay on Tuesday evening as the Premier League clubs join in the mix, with the all top-flight clash between...

Celtic have it all to do in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. Brendan Rodgers’ side could only manage a 0-0 draw with Kairat in the first leg of their...

Brendan Rodgers and Liam Scales spoke to the traveling Scottish media and local Kazakh press yesterday afternoon ahead of tonight’s Champions...

The Irishman's contract runs out next summer as he and his players face a defining night in Kazakhstan

We have a busy midweek of football coming up, with European qualifiers and the EFL Cup second round taking place. We have previewed five of the...

Celtic travel to Kazakhstan to face FC Karait in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off this evening at 5.45pm (Celtic Park...

The defender is hoping for a blockbuster display from the Hoops rather than being left investigating a Champions League crime scene

Excuses won’t wash in Kazakhstan, warns Celtic boss

Rodgers concedes difficulty of warm Kazakhstan temperature but team must perform ‘and that's all we're focused on'

Brendan Rodgers knows Celtic cannot afford to be fearful of failure in their Champions League play-off decider against Kairat Almaty, warning that...

The tension is building as we prepare for a monumental night in Europe! Our Bhoys are back in Champions League play-off action this Tuesday, August...

The Scottish champions made the 3,500-mile journey to Kazakhstan ahead of Tuesday’s play-off second leg.

Celtic arrived in Kazakhstan last night ahead of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League play-off decider against FC Kairat, with the tie locked at...

Celtic will look to confirm their place in the Champions League group stage when they travel to Kazakhstan for the second leg of their...

Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that there will be no excuses from his Celtic side as they prepare for Tuesday night's Champions League qualifier...

There’s been a pretty quick turnaround for Celtic this week as less than 24 hours after Saturday’s 3-0 win over Livingston, the team were on their...

Chelsea-bound Kazakh forward Dastan Satpaev has claimed that he wants to battle it out with Lamine Yamal in the years to come.

The Irishman is preparing his side in testing conditions in Kazakhstan with the tie on a knife-edge

The pressure is on Brendan Rodgers and Celtic on Tuesday when the Scottish giants take on Kairat. Celtic were the heavy favourites to win the...

The Hoops boss spoke to the media ahead of Tuesday's winner-takes-all Champions League showdown in Kazakhstan

DASTAN Satpaev is a name you may not have heard of yet, but it soon could be one you won’t be able to forget. The 17-year-old wears the number nine...

Here is the latest team news ahead of Kairat Almaty v Celtic in the Champions League playoff second leg in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

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...