Jan Oblak gives Celtic 'maximum respect' but Atletico keeper warns why Champions League lightning WON'T strike twice

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extend an olive branch by reaching out to Harry’s estranged father.The phone call marked the first time the two camps have spoken in over six months.It’s understood that Charles also took the time to speak to Markle, with whom he hasn’t spoken for months on end.What’s more, the King reportedly received a pre-recorded video of his grandchildren, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, in which they sing happy birthday to the monarch, according to The Telegraph.It seems as though the phone call went so well that Charles and Harry have penciled in yet another over-the-phone catch-up for next week in what could be a “turning point” in their relationship.It’s said that the King’s conversation with the Sussexes, who quit the royal family in 2020 and moved across the pond, were friendly and cordial.It was the first time Harry had spoken to his father since April.“The King was extremely busy but is polite and loves his son and his grandchildren, and not so mean that he would not take a call on his birthday,” a source told the Sun of the phone call.Despite returning to his home soil a handful of times since his father’s May 6 coronation, Harry has not seen Charles since that day.What’s more, the pair have not spoken face-to-face since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September 2022.Following the King’s call with his son and daughter-in-law on Tuesday, the monarch hosted a birthday celebration at Clarence House — his former official residence.The Sussexes reportedly didn’t make it onto the guest list for the birthday gathering, and have said there’s been “no contact” “no contact” from the royals about the fête.Charles’ bash, which went on for hours, was attended by Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 41, and Queen Camilla, 76,

didn’t make it onto the guest list for the birthday gathering and have said there’s been “no contact” from the royals about the fête.But while the King was sure to have been showered with gifts, the biggest gift of all was receiving a phone call from his estranged son and daughter-in-law.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex extended an olive branch by reaching out to Harry’s estranged father to wish him a happy birthday over the phone.The call marked the first time the two camps have spoken in over six months.The King reportedly received a pre-recorded video of his grandchildren, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, in which they sing Happy Birthday to the monarch.It seems as though the phone call went so well that Charles and Harry have penciled in yet another over-the-phone catch-up for next week in what could be a “turning point” in their relationship.

The decision to scrap Free for Three has been described as a “hammer blow” to Paisley town centre.

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Chris Sutton has launched an impassioned defence of Brendan Rodgers, Celtic and Scottish football.

Kyogo says he remembers nothing in the immediate aftermath of his injury scare against Aberdeen - but that 'everything is fine' now after he took a blow to the head.

Brendan Rodgers hailed the mentality of his clinical Celtic stars after they smashed Aberdeen for six.

Celtic thrashed a red-faced Aberdeen side 6-0 as their return to Premiership action turned emphatic at Parkhead.

Kyogo sparked serious concern when a reckless challenge from Aberdeen's Slobodan Rubezic saw him take a blow to the head - with medics immediately waved onto the field.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers rightly earned praise for his side's efforts in their first three Champions League games.

It appears high time for outside the box thinking as Brendan Rodgers face a second wave of injury woe.

Cameron Carter-Vickers reckons VAR is good for the game but that referees need to apply it better.

Brendan Rodgers has called for VAR to be SCRAPPED as the Celtic boss is left unhappy with the current state of the tech's usage.

Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain and his fiancée Robyn Crumlish announced the arrival of their baby boy with a sweet snap on social media.

Celtic are set to be handed just 3,600 tickets for their upcoming trip to face Lazio - down from around 9,000 when the two sides faced in Rome in 2019.

Alastair Johnston admits he’s never experienced such a chasing as he suffered in Spain.

Ally McCoist branded Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone classless after raced up the tunnel without shaking hands with Brendan Rodgers after his side’s Champions League thrashing of Celtic in Spain.

There's nothing nice in being pasted 6-0 in the Champions League but, perhaps, the sorest feeling for Celtic fans is the sense of inevitability.

Brendan Rodgers slammed VAR for turning football into a computer game.

A first win on the continent this term is still being hunted and this would be an ideal time for Celtic to open their Champion League victory account.

Luis Palma is a sensation in Honduras, and is quickly become a fan's favourite in Glasgow.

Diego Simeone shelved any contract talk at Atletico Madrid by responding to a question about his future with one word – "Celtic".

A pair of Celtic penalty gripes have escaped the glare of the Sky Sports' Ref Watch panel as the replay for Liam Scales' ruled out goal failed to load during the TV debate.

Another weekend of video nasties put VAR firmly in the dock with Hotline callers. Celtic were denied two goals by the technology in their 3-0 win at Ross County where the video assistants also got involved to send off Staggies James Brown early on.

Kenny Dalglish admits Celtic will need the extraordinary to overcome Atletico Madrid in Champions League action.

David Turnbull struck for the second-successive game and James Forrest for a 15th consecutive campaign as Celtic moved eight points clear in the title race, with Luis Palma also on target with a spectacular strike in a 3-0 win over 10-man Ross County.

Brendan Rodgers expects movement this January - and one pundit insists his large squad could turn into an issue if it stays as large.