An Argentine club has paid tribute to Celtic’s iconic Lisbon Lions by unveiling a new home kit inspired by the Hoops.

Club Atlético Sarmiento, based in the city of Junín, revealed their latest strip as a nod to the design they wore in 1968, a year after Celtic became the first British side to lift the European Cup.

That original Sarmiento shirt was directly influenced by Celtic’s historic success in Lisbon, and the club have now chosen to relaunch the look in honour of that connection.

The new shirt features the famous green and white hoops, a clear reference to Celtic’s traditional colours, and is part of a campaign celebrating the Irish heritage within their city.

Una camiseta es más que tela: une historias. En 1968, Sarmiento usó un diseño inspirado en el Celtic, campeón de Europa. Un club escocés con alma irlandesa. Hoy, relanzamos esa camiseta para celebrar la unión y el legado irlandés en Junín. pic.twitter.com/cISRgVvQlE

— Club Atlético Sarmiento (@CASarmientoOf) August 15, 2025

Celtic’s triumph in 1967 remains one of the most revered moments in football history, with Jock Stein’s side defeating Inter Milan 2-1 in Lisbon to write their names into the record books. The all-Scottish squad not only became legends at home, but their influence stretched far beyond the UK, as shown by this South American homage.

Sarmiento’s move to honour that legacy more than half a century later speaks to the lasting impact of that Celtic side. While the two clubs may be thousands of miles apart, the gesture underlines how far-reaching the story of the Lisbon Lions truly is.

For supporters of both sides, it’s a striking reminder of football’s ability to transcend borders. And for Celtic fans, it’s a point of pride to see the Hoops’ legacy recognised in such a meaningful way.