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Billy McNeill, giant of Scottish football and Celtic captain who led the 'Lisbon Lions' to European glory – obituary
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1967 European Cup Final Celtic v Inter Milan Celtic captain, Billy McNeill, holds aloft the trophy after his team had defeated Inter Milan by 2-1. Next to McNeill is the Portuguese President,
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