Celtic’s lockdown retreat in Dubai sparks storm of criticism in Scotland

January 5 – Celtic have defended their decision to embark on a warm-weather training camp in Dubai in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, insisting the trip was “approved by all relevant footballing authorities” as well as the Scottish Government. The Scottish champions went to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday after their 1-0 defeat at arch-rivals Rangers which left them 19 points behind with three games in hand...