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Celtic Football Club Settles £1 Million Abuse Lawsuit

9/6/2025

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Celtic Football Club settled a lawsuit over historical sexual abuse, totaling over £1 million.
The payout benefits 24 former Celtic Boys Club players; three cases will proceed individually.
Settlement details are undisclosed, but Thompsons Solicitors confirmed a "seven figure sum."
Nine additional cases against Celtic remain active.
The abuse involved James Torbett and Frank Cairney, both convicted offenders.
Celtic recognized the boys club's ties to the football club and expressed regret.

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Celtic Football Club settled a lawsuit over historical sexual abuse, totaling over £1 million.
The payout benefits 24 former Celtic Boys Club players; three cases will proceed individually.
Settlement details are undisclosed, but Thompsons Solicitors confirmed a "seven figure sum."
Nine additional cases against Celtic remain active.
The abuse involved James Torbett and Frank Cairney, both convicted offenders.
Celtic recognized the boys club's ties to the football club and expressed regret.