Sports · 16 May 2026
Hearts miss title as Celtic score late goals
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Hearts missed out on their first title in 66 years, having led the Scottish Premiership for 250 days. Celtic secured their fifth consecutive title by scoring two late goals in the final 10 minutes, beating Hearts 3-1. The decisive third goal by Callum Osmand triggered a pitch invasion, ending the game with 23 seconds still to play.
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