Donald Trump Sued by Rangers F.C. and Celtic F.C. Over “No Fans” Remarks

Rangers and Celtic have filed a lawsuit against former US President Donald Trump over comments he made about the lack of fans at the Old Firm derby in 2021.

The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Trump’s comments caused “significant financial harm” to the two clubs.

In a statement, Rangers and Celtic said that Trump’s comments had “falsely and maliciously” suggested that the clubs had “no fans” and that the Old Firm derby was a “boring” event.

The clubs say that Trump’s comments have had a “devastating” impact on their finances, as they have led to a decline in ticket sales and merchandise sales.

Rangers and Celtic are seeking damages from Trump, as well as an injunction to prevent him from making similar comments in the future.

Trump has not yet commented on the lawsuit.

Background

The Old Firm derby is one of the most famous and passionate rivalries in world football. The match between Rangers and Celtic is always a sell-out, and it is one of the most watched sporting events in the world.

In 2021, the Old Firm derby was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump commented on the match on Twitter, saying that it was “boring” and that “nobody” was watching.

Trump’s comments were widely condemned by fans of Rangers and Celtic, as well as by football pundits and politicians.

Legal Arguments

In their lawsuit, Rangers and Celtic argue that Trump’s comments were defamatory and caused them significant financial harm.

The clubs say that Trump’s comments were “false and malicious” because they suggested that Rangers and Celtic had “no fans” and that the Old Firm derby was a “boring” event.

The clubs also say that Trump’s comments were made with “actual malice” because he knew that they were false or had a reckless disregard for their truth.

Rangers and Celtic are seeking damages from Trump for the financial harm that they say his comments have caused.

Conclusion

The lawsuit filed by Rangers and Celtic against Donald Trump is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over Trump’s comments about the Old Firm derby.

The lawsuit could have a major impact on the way that public figures make comments about sporting events in the future.

It is also a reminder of the importance of freedom of speech and the right to criticize public figures.