{
  "id": 8612177,
  "title": "Daizen Maeda to thank Celtic supporters ahead of kick-off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/daizen-maeda-to-thank-celtic-supporters-ahead-of-kick-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daizen-maeda-thank-celtic-supporters-050000275.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Celtic star Daizen Maeda will be at Celtic Park on Sunday to personally thank the supporters for their unwavering support throughout his four and a half years at the club. With Celtic FC confirming the news on their official website, Maeda plans to take the pitch ten minutes before kick-off to deliver what he describes as a \"proper\" farewell. The talented Japanese forward was unable to express his gratitude before moving to Ipswich Town in the English Premier League, which prompted Celtic to grant him this opportunity. Maeda's impact on the team has been significant, contributing to their League and Cup double last year and winning 10 trophies with Celtic, including 5 Premiership titles, 3 Scottish Cups, and 2 Scottish League Cups. He scored 79 goals in all competitions during his time at Celtic, making 212 appearances. Fans can look forward to hearing his final roar at Celtic Park as the 60,000-strong crowd gears up for the Glasgow Derby against Rangers.",
  "summary": "Daizen Maeda will be at the game today to thank the Celtic supporters and say a proper farewell before the Glasgow Derby kicks off…Daizen Maeda of Celtic scores the third goal via bicycle kick durin...",
  "key_points": [
    "Daizen Maeda thanks Celtic supporters at Celtic Park.",
    "Maeda plans to deliver farewell on pitch 10 mins before kickoff.",
    "Maeda contributed to Celtic's League and Cup double last year."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Daizen Maeda's pre-match appearance at Celtic Park allows him to express long-held gratitude to fans, a fitting tribute to his lasting impact and achievements during his time with the club.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}