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Celtic Lisbon Lions star Stevie Chalmers dies aged 83

File photo dated 31-10-1967 of Celtic's Steve Chalmers 
File photo dated 31-10-1967 of Celtic's Steve Chalmers  File photo dated 31-10-1967 of Celtic's Steve Chalmers 

Stevie Chalmers, scorer of Celtic's winning goal in the 1967 European Cup final, has died at the age of 83, the club have announced.

Chalmers etched his name into Celtic folklore when he scored the decisive goal in the Lisbon Lions' 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.

A statement from his family, issued via the club, read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stevie Chalmers, our loving father and devoted husband to Sadie. The Celtic legend was surrounded by family when he sadly passed away early this morning."

The news comes just a week after the side’s captain, Billy McNeill, passed away aged 79.

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton tweeted: "Such a sad week. RIP Stevie Chalmers."