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Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts, secured by a VAR‑overturned goal from Daizen Maeda, delivered their fifth consecutive league crown, while St. Pauli fell from the Bundesliga and Hidemasa Morita said goodbye to Sporting CP.
Hearts saw a 66‑year title drought slip away in the closing minutes of a 3‑1 loss to Celtic, sparking fan confrontations and a club‑issued condemnation.
Hearts issued a stark condemnation of events at Celtic Park, citing 'shameful' and 'disgraceful' scenes that forced an early exit and raised serious safety concerns.
Injured winger Kaoru Mitoma misses the roster, while captain Wataru Endo and veteran Yuto Nagatomo earn spots. Japan opens its tournament against the Netherlands on June 14, hoping to surpass the round of 16 for the first time.