Celtic’s draw with Rangers at Ibrox today brought some positives and controversies along with it. Despite the stalemate, Brendan Rodgers’ team remains at the top of the league, while Rangers still struggle to secure a crucial win in the Glasgow Derby.

Rangers, eager for a victory, fought hard at Ibrox, with Fabio Silva playing a key role in the draw. His contentious dive for a penalty kick ignited a Ranger’s comeback from a 2-0 deficit. However, prior to this incident, former Rangers striker Kris Boyd had already criticized Silva’s behavior, labeling it as ‘antics.’

During the halftime analysis, Boyd openly condemned Silva’s actions, highlighting his dramatic falls during the match. The Portuguese winger’s simulation tactics were a point of contention, with Boyd and others calling him out for unsportsmanlike behavior.

While the game continued, controversy surrounded Silva’s actions, with Chris Sutton even dubbing him a ‘gold medal diver.’ Such behavior tarnishes the sport and needs to be addressed promptly to maintain the integrity of football.

Although the penalty decision stood, the referee’s reluctance to stick to his original call raised questions. Perhaps, if the decision had not been swayed, Celtic could have clinched a victory at Ibrox instead of settling for a draw.