LASK to hold silence for Celtic fan who died during Champions League match

What the report says

Austrian champions LASK observed a minute’s silence before their Champions League play-off second leg against Celtic in Linz on Tuesday, after a Celtic supporter died following the first match in Glasgow. BBC Sport Football reported that the fan, a 65-year-old, became unwell during the first leg at Celtic Park last week and later died after being taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The tribute was arranged after LASK contacted Celtic to say they wanted to honor the supporter before kickoff at the Raiffeisen Arena. Fans also displayed a banner reading “Rest in peace, James.” Celtic thanked LASK on social media for the gesture and said it appreciated the tribute to its supporter.

Last week, Celtic had also issued condolences and thanked emergency services and fellow supporters for their response to the incident in Glasgow. The match itself carried major sporting stakes: Celtic arrived in Austria with a 3-0 lead from the first leg, and the winner of the tie would move into the Champions League group stage.

More broadly, the incident highlights how clubs and supporters can respond across borders to a tragedy during a major European fixture, with the tribute serving as a public sign of respect before the competitive return leg.