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Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

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August 5, 2025

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Kuala Lumpur: Prolific Japan international striker Daizen Maeda played a hand in Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s winning start to their 2025/26 campaign while three of his countrymen found the back of the net in the Belgian Pro League.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action begins in Europe.


Scotland: Celtic keep it late

Japanese international Daizen Maeda assisted in the 87th minute as Celtic started their Premiership title defence with a 1-0 win over St Mirren.

His compatriot Reo Hatate played for 78 minutes while Korea Republic international Yang Hyun-jun was on for 59 minutes. .....



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