Celtic captain Callum McGregor retires from Scotland duty
McGregor said it was a difficult decision but the right one.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting up to early 2025, with a quick note on recency since you asked for “latest news.”
- Callum McGregor has been Celtic captain and a key midfield presence. Several reports show him managing an Achilles-related niggle in 2024–2025, with updates focusing on progress in training and a hoped return around key fixtures, though exact dates varied by match and interim fitness assessments.[2][3]
- In mid-2024, there were updates suggesting he could return for important clashes after a period out, with Celtic managers publicly expressing optimism about his readiness to feature once cleared.[2]
- He also announced retirement from Scotland duty in August 2024, a decision framed as difficult but right for him at that time, which affected his international fixture availability but kept him central to Celtic duties.[3]
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