Latest News About Celtic Goal Offside

Here’s the latest on Celtic goals and offside decisions from recent news.

Overview

• There has been ongoing debate about whether Celtic’s goals in recent Old Firm fixtures were offside in the build-up, with several pundits and broadcasters weighing in on the VAR lines and final on-field calls. Multiple sources in May 2026 summarize controversial moments around the build-up to Celtic goals and the visibility of offside lines, contributing to a lively controversy around refereeing decisions.[1][2][4]

Key recent incidents

• Yang Hyun-jun equaliser vs Rangers: The analysis around whether a prior offside occurred in the build-up to Yang’s goal has been a major talking point. The official panel reviewing the incident has repeatedly supported the on-field decision to award the goal, despite questions about how close the line was drawn and whether Nygren or others affected the view of the goalkeeper.[1]
• Alistair Johnston challenge: The Johnston challenge incident during the same match also drew significant scrutiny on social media and punditry, with VAR not recommending a serious foul review. The official panel in May 2026 upheld the yellow card outcome and the on-field decision, reinforcing the refereeing choice in high-profile debate.[1]
• Ibrox offsides: There have been discussions around Celtic goals at Ibrox being disallowed for offside in the build-up, with pundits noting that lines drawn by VAR sometimes appear ambiguous, and some commentators arguing the lines don’t clearly exclude onside positions. Live broadcasts and analysts have offered mixed interpretations of the exact offside status in these cases.[2][3]

What this means for Celtic and trust in VAR

• The central thread is the challenge of offside technology in high-tension derby contexts. While official review panels have often sided with the on-field calls, fans and some pundits remain uncertain about line placement and the precise onside/offside status in the build-up to several goals.[3][2][1]

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