Josip Juranovic plays in a World Cup semi-final this evening and could become the first Celtic player ever to play in a World Cup Final this weekend. His Celtic teammate Joe Hart has been speaking about the Croatian progress to the semi-final and is clearly delighted for him.
“Great teammate, superb player, loves his country. I’m really pleased for him and he’s certainly got the right to dream. It’s a tough task tonight and we’ll see what happens,” Joe Hart told Sky Sports Scotland.
Introducing #Croatia starting lineup for the #FIFAWorldCup semifinals! 🤩 #ARGCRO #Qatar2022 #Family #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/xHABQ2aDju
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 13, 2022
On the thought of welcoming back a World Cup winner back into the Celtic dressing room, Joe Hart admits that that would be quite something. “Yes, it would but he’s way beyond the dream phase, he is living it, he’s in a real moment and I am sure that he is focused.”
☘️”He’s certainly earned the right to dream…”
Joe Hart is rooting for “superb” team-mate Josip Juranovic as Croatia face Argentina in their World Cup semi-final 🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/13itnuSI5S
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) December 13, 2022
Joe was speaking at The Celtic FC Foundation Christmas party for pupils from four schools in the East End of Glasgow. Here’s his reaction to how that went…
🎄Joe Hart was at @FoundationCFC Christmas party for pupils from four schools in the East End of Glasgow 🎅 pic.twitter.com/Mj7FX1dbad
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) December 13, 2022
As part of Celtic FC Foundation’s 2022 Christmas Appeal, today Celtic hosted a children’s Christmas party, as more than 200 Primary Five pupils, from four schools in the East End of Glasgow – Quarry Brae, St Michael’s, St Paul’s and Wellshot – were welcomed at Celtic Park’s Kerrydale Suite for an afternoon of festive fun.
There were some very special guests in attendance, as the children were joined by members of the Celtic first team, Women’s team and the B team – Liel Abada, Oliver Abildgaard, Joe Hart, Reo Hatate, Yuki Kobayashi, Benjamin Siegrist, Chloe Craig, Caitlin Hayes, Mackenzie Carse and Daniel Kelly.
🎄 As part of their 2022 Christmas Appeal, today @FoundationCFC hosted a Christmas party with more than 200 Primary 5 pupils, from 4 schools in the East End of Glasgow – Quarry Brae, St Michael’s, St Paul’s and Wellshot – visiting Celtic Park for an afternoon of festive fun.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 13, 2022
The party was made possible following the success of the Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, and the kids were treated to a festive lunch, party games, a ‘tattoo’ artist, a face painter, a visit from Hoopy the Huddle Hound and a disco!
And no Christmas party would be complete without a visit from Santa Claus, who delivered a selection box to each child, with the assistance of the Celtic players.
Following a chance to get some autographs, the children from each school were then invited to have their photos taken alongside their Celtic favourites.
Speaking of the party, Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton, said: “Our Christmas party for local school children is always one of the highlights of the Christmas Appeal. “Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we’d been unable to host this since 2019, so it was wonderful to see our special guests back at Celtic Park laughing, singing, dancing and enjoying themselves. We are very grateful to all of the players for taking time out to join us today and making it that little bit more special for the children.
“It was a joy to welcome over 200 pupils from the East End into Paradise but this would not have been possible without magnificent support we’ve received for this year’s Appeal, so thanks again to all who have contributed.”
Through The Celtic FC Foundation Appeal, Celtic want to give hundreds of families in our communities the Christmas they deserve, making sure there’s food on the table and gifts under the tree.The Foundation also aims to help pensioners, women and children in refuge, the homeless community and refugees – as well as a whole host of others facing poverty and hardship. The generosity and compassion of the Celtic support is truly unsurpassed and we simply cannot make a difference to the lives of so many without you. Together, we can Share the Magic this Christmas.
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