Billy McNeill, the first Briton to lift the European Cup when Celtic won the competition with a team of homegrown players in 1967, has died at the age of 79.

Billy McNeill is arguably the greatest defender ever to play in Scotland – and even self professed ' Rangers man' Steve Nicol ...

London (AFP) – Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill, the skipper of the 'Lisbon Lions' side that became the first British team to win the European Cup in 1967, has died aged 79, his family announced on ...

Legendary former Celtic captain Billy McNeill - the first Briton to lift the European Cup - has died aged 79. McNeill led Celtic when they beat Inter Milan 2-1 in 1967 and captained the club to ...

Billy McNeill's death invokes memories of the great Lisbon Lions and is a reminder that the European Cup is now out of reach for so many big clubs, writes Tom English.

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill, the skipper of the 'Lisbon Lions' side that became the first British team to win the European Cup in 1967, has died aged 79, his family announced on Tuesday.

Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill, who helped the Scottish giants win the European Cup in 1967, has died at the age of 79, the club said on Tuesday. Fondly known as 'Cesar', McNeill started 790 ...

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Fallon was also part of the Celtic side that clinched the 1965 Scottish Cup, Jock Stein’s first trophy win as manager, and he ...

Former City manager Billy McNeill MBE, has sadly passed away aged 79. McNeill became City boss in June 1983 after leaving Celtic where he was considered a legend as both manager and player. His ...