University of North Carolina Athletics
Celtic FC Defeats Man City, 4-3 At Kenan Stadium
July 23, 2024 | General
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina, in partnership with Unified Events, welcomed elite international soccer back to Kenan Stadium Tuesday night, as Celtic FC defeated Manchester City 4-3 in an exciting FC Series friendly in Chapel Hill.
It marked the second consecutive summer that Carolina played host to top European soccer clubs, having welcomed Chelsea and Wrexham to Kenan last year.
The contest was the third meeting between four-time defending Premier League Champion Man City and Celtic FC, and the first victory for either team, as a pair of draws came from two meetings in the UEFA Champions League Group Stages in 2016.
How we've been received has been absolutely first class. People have been so friendly and so helpful. We had a really lovely tour of the (Dean Smith Center) this morning. It's such a historic place. I had a lovely conversation with (Head Coach Hubert Davis). It's been really, really good.Brendan Rodgers, Celtic FC Manager
It's my first time here in North Carolina. The facilities were amazing, the hotel and people took care of us. In general it was really good.Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager
Been a great night hosting @ManCity and @CelticFC. Thanks for coming to Chapel Hill tonight and thanks @FC_series and Unified Events for bringing this great event here pic.twitter.com/qreHwIgN3Q
— Bubba Cunningham (@BubbaUNC) July 24, 2024
Making mems with the mascots ?? pic.twitter.com/pyrUcRqWKJ
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) July 23, 2024
