Celtic midfielder Engels hit by coin thrown from stands in 3-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox

By The Associated Press

Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn, left, and Rangers' Jefte battle for the ball during the Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox Stadium, in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday Jan. 2, 2025. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Andrew Milligan]

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was struck in the face by a coin thrown from the stands late in a 3-0 loss to Rangers at Ibrox. Engels fell to the ground after being hit near his left eye as he went to take a corner kick. He received treatment and continued playing. There were no Celtic fans at the stadium because of a ticketing dispute regarding allocations to away supporters. Rangers issued a statement condemning the incident “in the strongest possible terms.” The club says it will assist Police Scotland in an investigation.