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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T08:02:42.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Adam Peaty to compete at Commonwealth Games under new name following Holly Ramsay wedding",
    "Rory McIlroy 'surprised' as golf star gives PGA Championship withdrawal update",
    "Thomas Tuchel has just been given a big England problem ahead of World Cup",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nDerek McInnes branded a controversial late penalty decision \"disgusting\" after Celtic snatched a dramatic victory to ensure the Scottish Premiership title race will be decided on the final day.\n\nHearts appeared to be closing in on a famous championship after cruising to a 3-0 win over Falkirk.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWith the league leaders taking care of their own business, attention turned to Celtic's clash with Motherwell.\n\nThe Glasgow giants looked set to drop crucial points after Motherwell staged a stirring comeback, only for a dramatic intervention in the 99th minute to turn the title race on its head.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nVideo assistant referee Andrew Dallas advised referee John Beaton to review an incident involving Sam Nicholson.\n\nReplays appeared to show the ball striking Nicholson's head rather than his hand, but Beaton nonetheless pointed to the spot after consulting the pitchside monitor.\n\nKelechi Iheanacho converted the resulting penalty to seal a remarkable 3-2 win for Celtic and keep the title race alive until Saturday.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMcInnes was incensed by the decision and suggested Hearts were battling more than just their on-field opponents.\n\n\"When you heard Celtic had a 96th-minute penalty going to VAR, you just assume they get it,\" he told Sky Sports.\n\n\"It's disgusting.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Adam Peaty to compete at Commonwealth Games under new name following Holly Ramsay wedding\n  * Rory McIlroy 'surprised' as golf star gives PGA Championship withdrawal update\n  * Thomas Tuchel has just been given a big England problem ahead of World Cup\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"We're up against it, we're up against everybody.\n\n\"I don't think it's a penalty. It's so poor and it looks as though Celtic have been given it. They have been very fortunate.\"\n\nThe decision has had significant consequences for the title race.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHad Celtic dropped points, Hearts would have travelled to Celtic Park knowing they could afford a two-goal defeat and still be crowned Scottish champions for the first time since 1960.\n\nInstead, McInnes and his players must now avoid defeat if they are to become the first club outside Celtic and Rangers to win the Scottish top flight in 40 years.\n\nDespite his fury, McInnes quickly shifted his focus to the opportunity awaiting his side.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"It's going to the last game. We're delighted to be part of it,\" he said.\n\n\"To do it, we're going to have to go and get a positive result.\n\n\"I'm looking forward to it already. There'll be no feeling sorry for ourselves. What a game it's going to be.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFormer Gary Lineker also weighed in on Celtic's penalty, describing the call on social media as \"might be the worst VAR decision I've seen.\"\n\nMotherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou said he was \"in total shock\", while Celtic boss Martin O'Neill maintained it was the correct decision.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Hearts boss rages at 'disgusting' penalty decision as Celtic title race goes to the wire"
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