Man Utd legends clash against Celtic interrupted as pitch invader steals corner flag and runs down tunnel

Published on September 06, 2025 at 05:26 PM
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SATURDAY’S legends clash between Manchester United and Celtic was disrupted after a pitch invader STOLE a corner flag.

The bizarre incident occurred in the

A pitch invader running with a corner flag.A pitch invader stole a corner flag in Man Utd’s legends match at Celtic Person running with a corner flag at a soccer match.The supporter made a mad dash with the flag off the pitch A pitch invader running away with a corner flag at a soccer game.He dramatically jumped over the hoardings A pitch invader runs off with a corner flag during a Celtic Legends vs Manchester United Legends charity match.The fan then charged down the tunnel

roared into the lead through former Scotland captain Darren Fletcher.

The visitors then went 2-0 up thanks to a scorcher from

But fought back with two goals in five second-half minutes through Scott McDonald and Shaun Maloney.

It forced a penalty shootout, with Joe Hart missing a spot-kick for Celtic before pulling off a stunning save against Darren Gibson.

Lee Naylor then stepped up to score the winning penalty for the Hoops, sending the green half of Glasgow wild.

However, the game was paused midway through the second half when a fan decided to invade the pitch.

The male was decked head to toe in a grey hooded tracksuit.

And he made the most of the moment by pinching a corner flag bearing the Celtic flag.

The fan then ran down the touchline before dramatically jumping over the hoardings.

As other supporters watched open-mouthed, he then sprinted off down the tunnel still clutching the flag.

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Manchester United Legends celebrating a goal.United were 2-0 up before Celtic fired back in the second half Joe Hart diving to save a penalty during a charity match.Joe Hart missed a penalty in the shootout before saving one as Celtic won the game

Fortunately, the bizarre moment failed to overshadow what was a great game for an even greater cause.

United icons including Michael Carrick, Nani and Louis Saha all turned out in Scotland.

While for Celtic, favourites like Artur Boruc, Joe Ledley and Georgios Samaras were given a warm welcome.

All money raised will go to the Celtic FC Foundation, which helps the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the local community.

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