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Rod Stewart will be the headline act at a special tribute night to the Lisbon Lions at the SSE Hydro on May 25- the 50th anniversary of Celtic’s European Cup win.

The London born singer has never hidden his love for the hoops with a connection that goes back to the early seventies when he got pally with Jimmy Johnstone and Bobby Lennox.

In 1995 he officially opened the North Stand and was awarded with a seat in the Directors Box for life.

When Celtic beat Barcelona in 2012 he was seen crying on television at the final whistle, in 2015 he presented the League Cup to Scott Brown after Celtic’s victory over Dundee United.

The Celtic website announced: “We are pleased to confirm that international rock icon, and more importantly one of our own, Sir Rod Stewart, will headline the event, performing a short set featuring some of his most popular songs. Sir Rod Stewart has sold over 200million records worldwide and this summer will see his first ever performance at the Isle of Wight Festival when he headlines on the Sunday night, June 11.

Sir Alex Ferguson, a UEFA Champions League winner himself and one of football’s greatest ever managers, will be present to offer his memories of the Lions’ achievement on that great day in Lisbon. 

Other big football names from past and present will be in attendance as well as a range of music acts including Les McKeown’s Legendary Bay City Rollers and Scottish singer Eddi Reader.”

Jock Stein’s side, with a team recruited from within 30 miles of Celtic Park became the first British team to lift the European Cup when they defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in Lisbon.

It was the first time that they had entered the competition and was the start of a remarkable run that saw them reach another final and two semi-finals.

As well as the concert there will be a number of civil events to salute the Lions throughout Glasgow and further afield.

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