00:00Celtic Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its greatest legends, John Clarke,
00:05the iconic Lisbon Lion, who has passed away at the age of 84.
00:09Clarke made his debut in 1959 and went on to make over 300 appearances for the Hoops.
00:16But it was on May 25, 1967, under the Lisbon Sun, that he etched his name into football history,
00:23helping Celtic defeat Inter Milan and become the first British team to win the European Cup.
00:30A rock in defence and known as the brush for his clean-up work behind the midfield,
00:34Clarke's honours include six league titles, five League Cups, three Scottish Cups, and that unforgettable European triumph.
00:42After retiring, he returned to Celtic in various coaching roles, sharing the touchline with fellow legend Billy McNeil.
00:50His passion for the game endured through his managerial stints at clubs like Clyde and Stranraer.
00:56Brendan Rodgers called him an absolute inspiration.
01:01Today, the Celtic family stands united in grief and remembrance.
01:06Rest in peace, John Clarke.
01:08A Lisbon Lion forever.
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