A dramatic UEFA Champions League clash between Celtic and reigning champions AC Milan at Celtic Park ended in high farce and controversy. Scott McDonald scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to seal a famous 2–1 victory for the Scottish side, triggering wild celebrations across the stadium.
During the aftermath of the goal, a 26-year-old Celtic supporter ran onto the pitch and lightly tapped Milan goalkeeper Dida on the shoulder as he ran past. Dida initially turned to pursue the intruder for a brief second before dramatically collapsing to the turf, clutching his face in apparent agony. The Brazilian goalkeeper was subsequently stretchered off while holding an ice pack to his cheek and substituted in stoppage time.
Dida’s theatrical reaction was instantly met with widespread condemnation and ridicule from pundits and fans across Europe. UEFA’s Disciplinary Body investigated the incident and handed Dida a two-match ban for breaching rules of loyalty, sportsmanship, and integrity through simulation. Meanwhile, Celtic received a £25,000 fine for failing to prevent the pitch invasion, and the supporter involved was issued a lifetime ban by the Scottish club.
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