[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-o-neill-leaves-door-open-for-celtic-player-s-early-injury-return":40,"news-related-o-neill-leaves-door-open-for-celtic-player-s-early-injury-return-en":78,"news-related-match-o-neill-leaves-door-open-for-celtic-player-s-early-injury-return-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-12,4,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":21,"matchId":46,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":47,"slug":48,"sourceName":49,"sourceURL":50,"teamId":51,"teamName":52,"teamIds":53,"teamNames":65,"title":77},"Celtic's manager, Martin O'Neill, has sparked intrigue by not dismissing the chance of a key player making a surprising early return from a significant injury setback. This development could alter the dynamics for the team as they progress through their campaign. The player in question has endured a prolonged absence due to what has been termed an injury nightmare, which has tested the depth and resilience of the Celtic squad. O'Neill addressed the media recently, carefully avoiding any definitive ruling out of the player's potential comeback sooner than expected, a move that has captured the attention of supporters and analysts alike. For Celtic, reintegrating this player into the lineup could offer a substantial uplift, particularly in crucial matches where his skills and experience are highly valued. The injury had previously raised concerns about his availability for key fixtures, but O'Neill's cautious optimism suggests positive strides in the recovery process. Fans are eagerly watching for updates, as the player's return is widely seen as a catalyst for improved performance and team spirit on the pitch. While no specific date has been announced for the comeback, the manager's stance indicates that medical evaluations are favorable, keeping hopes alive for a timely return. This situation underscores the importance of player health in football, with Celtic keen to leverage every advantage in their pursuit of success. Based on reporting from Football | Mail Online.","news","Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has not ruled out a shock early comeback for a key player following an injury nightmare, raising hopes for the team's season ahead.","327049708885250049","0","2026-05-01T21:30:52Z","o-neill-leaves-door-open-for-celtic-player-s-early-injury-return","Football | Mail Online","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticle-15783155\u002FCeltic-boss-Martin-ONeill-refuses-rule-shock-early-comeback-key-man-following-injury-nightmare.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490","326257567011442688","Celtic",[51,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64],"326257551639318528","326257613643714560","326257617288564736","326257766752587776","326257810155245568","326257810339794944","326257814404075520","326222707169431552","326257546392244224","326257623760375808","326257636301344768",[52,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76],"Mannsdorf-Großenzersdorf","Hassania Agadir","Mantova","Fortaleza 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Scottish Premiership, highlighting their strong position and squad depth.","327115347184324609","326135634953506816","2026-05-05T13:51:40Z","martin-o-neill-backs-hearts-to-challenge-for-scottish-premiership-crown","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcn0pygne3gjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[51,80,116,64,117,118,61,62,119,120,55],"326222713142120448","326257784637100032","326257816392175616","326257556634734592","326257565195309056",[52,81,122,76,123,124,73,74,125,126,67],"Canada","Cannes","Canvey Island","Barracas Central","Barcelona","Martin O'Neill Backs Hearts to Challenge for Scottish Premiership Crown Consistently",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":129,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":130,"leagueId":110,"leagueName":85,"matchId":46,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":111,"slug":131,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":114,"teamId":51,"teamName":52,"teamIds":132,"teamNames":133,"title":134},"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has praised Hearts, stating they are in a strong position to become regular title contenders in the Scottish Premiership.","327115577120264193","o-neill-hearts-poised-to-become-regular-title-contenders",[51,116,64,117,118,61,55,57,59],[52,122,76,123,124,73,67,69,71],"O'Neill: Hearts Poised to Become Regular Title Contenders",{"awayTeamId":80,"awayTeamName":81,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":136,"homeTeamId":51,"homeTeamName":52,"id":137,"leagueId":110,"leagueName":85,"matchId":86,"matchName":87,"publishedAt":138,"slug":139,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":140,"teamId":80,"teamName":81,"teamIds":141,"teamNames":149,"title":157},"Rangers winger Dujon Sterling has been banned from driving and fined after crashing his car while nearly three times over the legal alcohol 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