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Rod Stewart, 80, looks jubilant as he watches beloved Celtic lift league trophy in Glasgow with his son Alastair, 19

Rod Stewart, 80, looks jubilant as he watches beloved Celtic lift league trophy in Glasgow with his son Alastair, 19

Daily Mail​17-05-2025

Rod Steward seemed in good spirits as he and his son Alastair were pictured in the stands at Celtic Park on Saturday.
The rock star, 80, was in attendance to watch his beloved Celtic lift the Scottish Premiership trophy on the final day of the season in Glasgow.
Rod certainly dressed up for the occasion, with the icon sporting a suave black and white tux and an undone tie as he was pictured making time for fans before kick-off.
With his blonde hair styled in his trademark messy style, the Scotsman wore a white shirt half unbuttoned which he tucked into a pair of grey slacks.
Rod watched the match with his rarely-seen son Alastair, 19, and the pair looked elated to be enjoying the moment together.
The father and son duo were snapped belting out songs pre-match as the atmosphere was building at the historic Celtic Park.
Rod and Alastair will have undoubtedly left the game in as good of a mood as when they arrived after a last-minute James Forrest goal earnt a draw for the champions - who lifted the league trophy in the Scottish sunshine after the game.
The pair's appearance together on Saturday comes weeks after Alastair announced a significant change in career direction.
Speaking to the Daily Mail at the premiere of David Attenborough's Ocean in early May, the 19-year-old said: 'I was attending that fashion college but I've left now.
'I'm in a bit of a transitional period at the moment. I'm trying to get into the film industry and I want to follow my passion.
'I've made a few short plays, I write a lot of scripts and I write a lot of screenplays.'
Earlier this week, Alastair, who father-of-eight Rod shares with wife Penny Lancaster, 54, attended the premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Leicester Square with his father.
Rod put on an animated display on the red carpet upon the family's arrival but appeared weary as he was leaving the venue on Thursday.
The 80-year-old was seen staring straight ahead and was no doubt looking forward to some rest as he was led to his car following the eventful night out.
In contrast, Penny looked full of beans as she delightedly clutched her Mission: Impossible collectors popcorn tin while climbing into their waiting car.
The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he raises with third wife Penny.
Rod also has Liam, 30, and Renee, 32, with his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, 55, while Kimberly, 45, and Sean, 44, are from his first marriage to actress Alana Stewart, 79.
Daughter Ruby, 37, is from a former relationship with model Kelly Emberg, 65 and Rod's firstborn child is Sarah Streeter, 61, who was raised by her adoptive parents Gerald and Evelyn Thubron.

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