NafisaSebastian Tounekti has sparked fresh reaction across Scottish football after appearing to take a playful dig at Rangers during post-match celebrations following Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final win over Dunfermline.
The winger was part of a jubilant Celtic squad at Hampden as the Hoops wrapped up another successful season with a 3-1 victory, completing a domestic double after already securing the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion against Hearts.
It was another commanding end to the campaign for Martin O’Neill’s side, who showed resilience and consistency throughout the final stretch of the season to hold off their rivals and land major silverware once again.
However, it wasn’t just the trophy lift that grabbed attention, as celebrations inside the Celtic dressing room quickly became a talking point.
Footage later shared from inside the camp showed players in full celebration mode, with music blaring and emotions running high after another successful campaign at Parkhead.
Tounekti, in particular, added to the moment by sharing clips that appeared to show the squad enjoying themselves while subtly referencing their rivals in a light-hearted, teasing manner during the celebrations.
The timing of the moment has only intensified discussion, coming just as reports emerged that Rangers had secured the signing of Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland — a move that has already created a wave of reaction among supporters on both sides of Glasgow.
For Rangers fans, the combination of losing out on silverware and then seeing Celtic celebrate in such a confident mood will only add to the frustration, especially with their rivals continuing to strengthen and enjoy success on and off the pitch.
Celtic supporters, meanwhile, have embraced the scenes, with many seeing it as another example of confidence within the squad after a season that ended with both league and cup success.
Tounekti’s involvement has added extra spice to the post-season narrative, with fans debating the tone of the celebrations and what it says about the growing rivalry between the two Glasgow giants.
With transfer activity already heating up and Rangers making moves in the market, including the high-profile capture of Shankland, tensions between the two sides look set to rise again heading into the new season.
For now though, Celtic remain firmly on top after another dominant domestic campaign — and their celebrations, both on and off camera, have not gone unnoticed.
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