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Graeme Young

World media react as defiant Rangers deny Celtic their 'tastiest meal' and John Terry causes confusion

It's a fixture that causes commotion across the globe.

Celtic and Rangers are iconic names and potential title deciders pique the interest of those who cover the beautiful game worldwide.

And the last encounter was no different as a host of big talking points emanated from Glasgow's east end following a thrilling 1-1 draw.

Rangers' rousing finish denied Celtic the chance of an (almost) title party at the final whistle and the draw keeps their rivals honest with three games remaining.

Ange Postecoglou's side are six clear and their superior goal difference means the Ibrox side are relying on the miracle of miracles to retain their Scottish Premiership crown.

Record Sport looks over what has been said in the wake of Sunday's stalemate.

Trivela (Brazil)

An emotive review Brazil as they praised Rangers' bouncebackability at the home of their great rivals.

"If they won, the green and white team would have a nine-point lead. Although it seems unlikely that the Rangers will reverse the situation, it is always tastier to be crowned champion in front of your nemesis.

"The Celts want to regain the status of owners of the country, crossed last season with the title of the Blues, under the command of Steven Gerrard.

"Only a tragedy will prevent the championship of Celtic."

Record (Portugal)

Celtic's Portuguese star earned the props in his homeland.

" Jota scored Celtic's goal in the home draw against Rangers.

Jota of Celtic celebrates scoring against Rangers (Getty Images)

"The winger on loan from Benfica opened the scoring at Old Firm in the 21st minute, with an artistic deflection from close range. However, Sakala re-established equality in the 67th minute."

L'Equipe (France)

French media watched on as Celtic edged ever closer to yet another league title.

"Celtic is very close to winning the 52nd League title in its history, after drawing 1-1 with Rangers at Celtic Park, on Matchday 35 of the Scottish Premiership.

(SNS Group)

"Ange Postecoglou's team is at the top of the table with 86 points, six more than Rangers, who are their closest rival, with three games to play, so one more win would give them the title, having incidentally with a goal difference of +61, for the +42 of their opponents."

"There was no winner in the fourth Old Firm of the season, Sunday at Celtic Park in Glasgow between Celtic and Rangers (1-1). But this sharing of points serves the interests of Celtic, leaders of the Scottish Premiership still six lengths ahead of their great rival."

Vecernji (Croatia)

A local eye from observers in Croatia, who did their best to downplay Borna Barisic's role in the opener as they noted Josip Juranovic's absence.

"In the last "Old Firm" this season, the great derby of Scottish football played in the 35th round of the championship, Celtic and Rangers played 1-1.

"Celtic took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal by Jota, which came in front of the Croatian defender Borna Barišić and with five feet into the net he cleared Maeda's cross.

"In the final 1-1, he equalised Sakala with a powerful shot from 10 meters diagonally from the left side, which surprised goalkeeper Hart. Barišić played the whole match for Rangers , while Josip Juranović did not compete for the Celtic team due to injury."

RTL (Netherlands)

The Dutch don't do fluff and one of the leading outlets in the homeland Rangers didn't add any bells or whistles.

"Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his club Rangers failed to narrow the gap with rival Celtic in the Scottish title fight.

Celtic's Reo Hatate with an inflatable ball during the game against Rangers (Action Images via Reuters)

"The city derby between the two top teams ended in 1-1. Van Bronckhorst's team fell behind in the first half due to a goal from Jota and thanks to attacker Fashion Sakala still had one point left in the game.

"Number two Rangers are six points behind leaders Celtic, with three games to go."

Alaire Libre (Colombia)

The appearance of a Chelsea legend in the stands caught an outlet on the hop as they tried their best to explain why it had both sets of fans jibing back and forward.

Chelsea Legend John Terry jokes with the Celtic fans ahead of the game against Rangers (SNS Group)

"John Terry caused controversy by supporting Celtic in the classic against Rangers in Scotland. It is questioned that a former English national team supports a Scottish team."

RTL (Belgium)

The outlet see hope for Rangers despite their title hopes all but ending on Sunday.

"The Bhoys, deprived of a 10th title in a row by Rangers last season, opened the scoring in the 21st by Jota.

"But the team of Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst, despite the absence of his scorers Morelos and Roofe, equalised in the 67th on a goal from Fashion Sakala.

"It was the third duel in a month between the two Glasgow rivals. Celtic won 2-1 at Ibrox in early April before losing by the same score in the Cup semi-final two weeks ago.

"For Rangers, this historic duel was wedged between the two games in the semi-finals of the Europa League against Leipzig. Beaten 1-0 in Germany, they can still reverse the trend on the return."

BSN Sports (Nigeria)

The view for Super Eagles supporters was all about Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey with fellow Nigeria international Leo Balogun missing due to suspension.

"The first half saw Aribo well-marked and he could not threaten or create any meaningful chance, and it was the same case for his compatriot Bassey, who twice gave away the ball that could have helped Celtic to stretch their lead.

Calvin Bassey and Daizen Maeda (PA)

"It was Aribo’s last contribution as he was withdrawn for Scott Wright in the 63rd minute while the Bhoys benched Matt O’Riley for Nir Bitton. Four minutes after coming on, Wright was involved in Rangers' restore parity.

"The draw saw Celtic maintain their top spot with 86 points from 35 matches, six more than second-placed Rangers."

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