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Celtic largest shareholder Dermot Desmond targeted in a fan protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament

According to BBC Sport, Dermot Desmond, Celtic's largest individual shareholder and 76-year-old, was targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews, with tennis balls featuring his face thrown onto the 15th green of the pro-am and he had to be escorted off by security. The Celtic Fans Collective released footage and a statement criticising his role at Celtic, and referenced past events including Brendan Rodgers' resignation and the aborted Celtic AGM with his son Ross reading a statement on his behalf.

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Key facts

  1. 01Dermot Desmond is 76 years old and Celtic's largest individual shareholder.
  2. 02Tennis balls with Desmond's face were thrown onto the green of the 15th hole during the pro-am.
  3. 03Desmond had to be escorted off the course by security.
  4. 04The Celtic Fans Collective released footage and a statement criticizing his role at Celtic.
  5. 05Brendan Rodgers resigned at the beginning of the last season, as referenced in the article.

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How each country tells it

United KingdomSports protest
Typical headline, translated
Celtic fans throw tennis balls at club owner Dermot Desmond during golf tournament
Emphasises

The coverage focuses on the disruption of the pro-am golf tournament and the specific actions taken by fans against the club shareholder.

2 articles · The Guardian Sport, BBC Sport

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