CR7 delivers & Mendes pockets Yamal as Portugal win Nations League

Kane saves Tuchel's blushes as England limp past Andorra

What next for Sancho after Chelsea snub?

Madrid must loan out Endrick to make room for Mastantuono

Biggest winners & losers as Lionesses name Euros squad

Editors' Picks

Guardiola apologises to Yamal as he makes Messi claim

Ballon d'Or 2025: Mendes & Vitinha boost podium hopes

Transfer LIVE: Garnacho to reunite with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo calls out 'lack of respect' for Portugal boss Martinez

Lalas criticizes Adams for lack of self-awareness after Turkey defeat

Lewandowski vows not to play for Poland again under Michal Probierz

Jobe Bellingham to join Dortmund as Sunderland agree record sale

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><ul><li>Celtic playing away at Dundee United</li><li>Charged £42 a ticket</li><li>Decided to stage a fruity protest</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

WATCH: Game stopped for tangerines! Celtic's match at Dundee United temporarily suspended after fan protest sees fruit thrown onto pitch

<p>The Scottish Premiership fixture between Celtic and Dundee United at Tannadice Park was momentarily brought to a halt due to an unusual protest by the travelling supporters. In a surprising turn of events, Celtic fans hurled tangerines onto the pitch early in the match, causing a stoppage that lasted close to three minutes.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fans expressed their discontent with what they deemed exorbitant ticket prices, paying £42 each to witness the crucial title-deciding clash. A large banner displayed among the Celtic faithful added further context to the demonstration, reading, "Enjoy the fruits of our labour," highlighting their frustration over the cost burden placed upon them for attending the decisive match.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🍊 The game is delayed as TANGERINES are collected from the pitch after a protest from Celtic fans about Dundee United's ticket prices ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/8GCZ2RGR9j">pic.twitter.com/8GCZ2RGR9j</a></p>— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandSky/status/1916097824392974737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Several Celtic players, including Cameron Carter-Vickers, Reo Hatate, Alistair Johnston, and captain Callum McGregor, quickly rallied together to remove the fruit from the penalty area. Dundee United staff members also rushed onto the field to aid in the cleanup, ensuring the disruption did not stretch any longer than necessary. In a lighter moment during the cleanup, Celtic's Daizen Maeda amused fans by casually picking up one of the tangerines and eating it, adding a touch of humour.</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>By half-time, the Hoops had built a commanding 3-0 lead, putting them firmly on course to clinch their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title. Minutes into the second half, Adam Idah added two more to put the match to bed.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

WATCH: Game stopped for tangerines! Celtic's match at Dundee United temporarily suspended after fan protest sees fruit thrown onto pitch | Goal.com

Celtic&apos;s match at Dundee United was temporarily suspended after fans threw tangerines onto the pitch protesting against high ticket prices.