Daizen Maeda Goes Viral After Ruthless Post-Match Interview Following Celtic Win Over Rangers
Daizen Maeda is once again at the center of social media attention — but this time it was not just because of his goals.
The Celtic forward went viral moments after the Old Firm clash following what fans are calling a “savage” post-match interview after Celtic F.C. defeated Rangers F.C. in dramatic fashion.
Maeda, who scored twice in the second half including a stunning overhead kick, appeared calm and composed while speaking to broadcasters after the game. But his comments quickly exploded online after supporters interpreted his words as a brutal dig at Rangers.
Social media instantly erupted.
> “Lmao calmly cooked the whole club.”
> “Man his hate is real… like real real.”
> “Proper Celtic… give him a contract now.”
> “Maeda is cold for this… calmly putting them in their place.”
The Japanese forward reportedly smiled while reflecting on the rivalry and Celtic’s dominance during key moments of the match, with many fans praising the striker for showing confidence without raising his voice or losing composure.
What made the interview even more talked about was how relaxed Maeda looked while delivering his comments. Supporters online described it as “ice cold,” claiming the striker dismantled Rangers psychologically with nothing more than a few calm sentences.
The interview quickly spread across football pages and fan accounts, with clips gathering thousands of reactions within minutes.
Many Celtic supporters celebrated the moment as another iconic Old Firm post-match reaction, while Rangers fans accused the striker of disrespecting the club after an emotional derby defeat.
On the pitch, however, Maeda fully backed up his words. His second-half brace completely turned the game around and helped Celtic secure a massive victory in one of the most heated fixtures of the Scottish season.
Pundits after the game also praised Maeda’s mentality, describing him as a player who thrives under pressure and embraces the emotion of the Old Firm rivalry.
For Celtic fans, the interview only strengthened his cult-hero status. For Rangers supporters, it became yet another painful moment in a difficult derby afternoon.
