Sunday Mail (UK)

The final

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Celtic secured the Treble and made it an unbeaten domestic season with their late winner against Aberdeen at Hampden.

The Bhoys came out on top in a pulsating final and here’s how they saw it across the globe. FRANCE L’Equipe described a “historic treble” for Brendan Rodgers’ men, pointing out they had gone the whole season without being defeated. But there was some disappoint­ment French Under-21 internatio­nal Moussa Dembele didn’t get on, with L’Equipe lamenting the “revelation didn’t come into the game”.

Foot Mercato made reference to the Bhoys’ incredible domestic record, noting “Celtic crush all those who stand in their way”. ITALY Calciomerc­ato.com led with the winner, describing Tom Rogic’s goal as “a beautiful flying shot which which made Hampden made Hampden Park explode”.

Fox Sports, who had broadcast the match live in Italy, noted the Hoops had previously won the League Cup against Aberdeen, writing: “The script repeated itself with the last act of the season”. GERMANY RP made note of Celtic extending their record of Scottish Cup wins, with the Hoops now having lifted the trophy 37 times.

Meanwhile, sports magazine Kicker praised the Bhoys’ “perfect” season, noting the drama of Rogic’s “very late” goal. SPAIN AS described how Jonny Hayes “surprised everyone after nine minutes by putting the Dons ahead”. And Be Soccer said: “Brendan Rodgers’ first season could not have been better having won a tough match with players who lost teeth”. USA USA Today praised the Hoops’ “trophy treble”, while the league form of Rodgers’ side was hailed at Sports Illustrate­d, who said: “They allowed 25 goals all season and had a staggering goal differenti­al of 81.”

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