Orense SC 0:2 Emelec 
Santo Domingo 0:1 Deportivo Cuenca Juniors 
St. Louis City 3:2 Sporting Kansas City 
Dothan United 0:1 The Villages 
Peoria 3:2 Sueno 
Sarmiento Junin 0:2 Boca Juniors 
Necaxa 2:1 Atlante FC 
Laredo Heat 2:0 Texoma 
Seattle Sounders 1:5 Portland Timbers 
Club Tijuana 3:1 Tigres UANL 
Sydney FC U20 2:2 Manly Utd U20 
Aragvi Dusheti 4:3 FC Urartu 
Ural U20 0:3 Dinamo Moskva U19 
ASA Targu Mures 2:1 Metaloglobus 
FC Ryukyu 5:4 Urawa 
Leganes 0:0 Albacete 
Almaz Antey U19 2:0 Dynamo Makhachkala U19 
Prostějov 2:1 Floridsdorfer AC 
Stockport County 2:0 Bristol City 
Kyoto Sanga 1:4 Shonan Bellmare 
Sydney FC U23 0:0 Manly United 
Green Gully 3:1 Dandenong Thunder 
Bentleigh Greens 2:1 Dandenong City 
Campbelltown City 1:0 Adelaide Comets 
Box Hill 3:1 Altona City 
Aryan 1:3 Mohammedan 
Kalighat Club 0:3 Police 
Measurers 2:2 NA Suruchi Sangha 
Peerless 0:3 Coal India 
Rainbow 2:1 Wari 
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.