The Celtic boss, Elena Sadiku, found herself in hot water after being shown the red card following an outburst during the game against Rangers. The match took a turn when Shannon McGregor was penalized for a foul, resulting in a penalty kick for their title rivals. Katie Wilkinson successfully converted the penalty, putting Rangers ahead 2-1 in a closely fought contest that ended with a 3-2 victory for Rangers. As tensions ran high, Sadiku’s frustration boiled over, leading to a yellow card for her animated reaction to the referee’s decision. In a moment of defiance, Sadiku sarcastically applauded the match official, prompting a second booking and consequent expulsion from the game.
The aftermath of the match was dominated by discussions of the penalty call and Sadiku’s dismissal. However, when it came time for post-match interviews, viewers were disappointed to learn that Sadiku had been banned from speaking to the media. Sky Sports commentator Eilidh Barbour revealed that the rules stipulated Sadiku’s removal from the field of play and technical area, preventing her from participating in any post-match interviews. Despite her team being set up pitchside and ready to hear from the Celtic manager, the officiating team’s decision to enforce the rules left Sadiku seething in the stands.
For fans and pundits alike, Sadiku’s absence from the post-match proceedings was a missed opportunity to hear her perspective on the game. Although the penalty call and her subsequent sending-off were controversial, Sadiku’s silence left many questions unanswered and added another layer of intrigue to an already eventful match.
