Forward Madison 4:0 Richmond Kickers 
NJ/NY Gotham FC W 1:0 Washington Spirit W 
The Strongest 2:1 Oriente Petrolero 
Botafogo U20 1:0 Santos U20 
RB Bragantino U20 3:1 Athletico PR U20 
Barcelona SC 1:1 Guayaquil City FC 
Houston Dynamo 2:1 America de Cali 
Real Salt Lake 4:1 Burnley 
Kawasaki Frontale 0:0 Vanraure Hachinohe 
Indonesia W 1:1 Cambodia W 
Fulham United 1:3 Cumberland United 
GKS Katowice 1:1 Raków Częstochowa 
Ekibastuz 0:2 Shakhter Karagandy 
Thimphu 1:5 Paro 
FC Copenhagen 2:1 Viborg 
Puskas Academy 0:2 Başakşehir 
Arys 0:4 Turan Turkistan 
Taraz 1:1 Aktobe Jas 
Tanzania Prisons 1:0 Polisi Tanzania 
Khan Tengri 0:1 Yelimay Semey 2 
Avaí U20 3:1 Chapecoense U20 
Nürnberg II 1:0 Austria Lustenau 
Dinamo Makhachkala 3:1 Dinamo St. Petersburg 
Al Ahed 0:2 Al Nejmeh 
Bunyodkor 1:3 Nasaf 
Neftchi 2:1 Buxoro 
Sogdiana 2:0 Xorazm 
FC Astana 1:4 Dinamo Tirana 
Inter Turku 2:1 FK Sarajevo 
Yelimay Semey 2:2 Alashkert 
Celtic is having a hard time signing new players this summer. The club’s top executive says they just can’t compete with English clubs from the Championship. They also struggle to deal with agents who represent players.
Why English Championship Clubs Are Tough Competitors
Many English second-tier clubs have more money to spend than Celtic. They earn big revenue from TV deals and can offer higher wages. That makes it hard for Celtic to attract top players.
- Higher TV money
- Bigger wage budgets
- Stronger league reputation
The Role of Agents in Transfer Deals
Agents often push for large fees and personal terms for their players. The club’s executive says these demands are hard to meet. The club has to be careful with its budget.
- High transfer fees
- Big signing bonuses
- Long contracts
What This Means for Celtic’s Squad
With fewer new signings, Celtic may rely on their current players. The team still has strong talent, but fans are worried about falling behind rivals.
- Limited squad depth
- Pressure on existing players
- Risk in European competitions
Looking Ahead for Celtic
Celtic will have to find creative ways to strengthen the team. They might look for bargains or develop young players. The transfer window is still open, so there is hope for new arrivals.