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WE ARE ON HAND TO GAUGE THE GLOBAL MOOD AS OBSERVERS ACROSS THE GLOBE WEIGH IN 07:59, 05 May 2025Updated 09:08, 05 May 2025 Claims over this famous fixture's dead rubber status were

quashed in the build-up and the post-match storm backs up that assertion. There is no other fixture outwith the top five leagues which has eyes transfixed from Timbuktu to Turkmenistan.

Rangers and Celtic's reputation precedes them and big opinions have been aired on THAT banner which Rangers have furiously condemned and the status of Celtic, hailed as the dominators

in Turkey, after Brendan Rodgers' side stopped the slide at two defeats. Cyriel Dessers and Adam Idah scored as both teams exited Ibrox with the share of the spoils from the 1-1 draw.

_RECORD SPORT_ gauges the global mood as we discover how world media reacts. DAILY RECORD (SCOTLAND) "Celtic emerged from the Ibrox tunnel to find themselves sitting in Graeme Souness’

crosshairs. "By the end they had Adam Idah to thank for dodging another Old Firm bullet. 'Brendan Rodgers’ newly-crowned champions have been out of Rangers’ range all season when

it came to points on the board. But in these recent derby shoot-outs, the Ibrox strugglers have been quicker on the draw. "They’d scored three times in each of their three previous

derby duels and the Gers ultras hoped for a repeat as they unveiled a pre-match banner depicting a rifle-toting Souness. "It looked like Gers were preparing to blast their way to a

third straight league win over their bitter rivals when erratic marksman Cyriel Dessers fired home on the stroke of half-time. "The 2500 Celtic supporters – back at Ibrox for the first

time since January 2023 – were inside early to fly another title flag. And with thunderous renditions of ‘Championees’, the Hoops faithful made sure to rub the clinching of a fourth

successive league title in their rivals’ faces. "But the giant Souness tifo unfurled by the Union Bears urged their team to “take aim against Rebel Scum” – and those repugnant words

will serve only to put the fan group in the firing line of a board fast running out of patience." TURK SPORTS (TURKEY) "The draw means that Rangers are still grappling with a

troubling trend, having failed to win at Ibrox for seven straight fixtures — a record that has never been seen before. Meanwhile, Celtic maintains a comfortable 17-point lead over Rangers,

solidifying their status as champions of the league. "The result means that Rangers still have much to work on as they look to regroup ahead of the next season. Manager Barry Ferguson

will be concerned about their inability to secure victories at home, while Celtic will be pleased to have left Ibrox with their unbeaten record intact. "On the other side, Celtic will

aim to maintain their momentum as they move into the closing stages of the season. With a potent attack averaging 3.1 goals per game and a defense that has shown resilience, they are

well-positioned to continue their dominance in Scottish football. "As the season winds down, both teams will reflect on their journeys. For Celtic, it has been a campaign of triumph,

while Rangers will look to rebuild and reclaim their spot at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The Old Firm derby once again proved to be a thrilling encounter, full of drama, passion,

and the fierce rivalry that defines Scottish football." IRISH POST (IRELAND) "Cork native [Idah's] late goal against Rangers won the Scottish Cup for Celtic last season and he

netted his third strike against the Ibrox side this afternoon. "In doing so, he prevented Celtic losing three consecutive derbies for the first time in more than four years, while

condemning Rangers to a seventh home game without a win. "While the title had already been decided officially last week, Rodgers said before the game that his side were playing for

pride, having lost the last two derbies. "Celtic started brightly after the break, Idah and Maeda linking up well on 52 minutes but the Irishman was crowded out before he could get his

shot away. Article continues below "However, he eventually got his goal five minutes later, pouncing on the ball on the edge of the box before turning and firing home via a slight

deflection of Souttar." CORREIO BRAZILIENSE (BRAZIL) "The result had little impact on the championship, as Celtic, leaders with 85 points, won the title early, reaching their 55th

trophy. Thus, they are exactly tied with Rangers (current runner-up with 65 points) as the most successful champions in Scotland. It is worth remembering that Celtic has been taking

advantage of the last few years to close the gap."