From the New York Times

ON SOCCERCeltic’s Tokyo Drift Into the Champions LeagueUnder its well-traveled Australian coach, the Scottish champion has become a gateway to Europe for Japanese players, and a model for clubs trying to punch above their financial weight.By Rory SmithSept. 5, 2022S. .Ange Postecoglou did not have much time. The Australian coach was not Celtic’s first choice as manager: The Glasgow club had, instead, spent weeks last summer trying to persuade the Englishman Eddie Howe to take the post...