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RUDI VATA DUBLIN BOOK LAUNCH

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Event Date: 16 October 2024

An Evening in Dublin with Rudi Vata will take place on 21st November for his Irish book launch. The event takes place at 7pm in the Academy Plaza Hotel, which is situated close to the juncture of O’Connell St and Cathal Brugha St in Dublin’s city centre.

Rudi played for the Celtic during a very difficult period in the early to mid-1990s. Signed for Celtic by Liam Brady, Rudi won a Scottish Cup winners medal in 1995, playing in a Celtic side managed by one of our club’s all-time greats Tommy Burns.  Rudi played alongside some great Celts including Paul McStay, Packie Bonner and John Collins.

One of the highlights of Rudi’s career was scoring goal from a free-kick in a 3-0 Celtic victory over Rangers in 1995. Rudi’s son, Rocco, is also a professional footballer and he made a number of first team appearances for Celtic last season, but is now playing for Watford.  Rocco is an Ireland U-21 international.

This event, aims to bring football fans in Ireland together to celebrate Rudi’s remarkable career. Attendance is free and copies of Rudi’s book, Football, Freedom and Paradise, will be available for purchase on the night, should you wish to buy one.

During the event, Rudi will be interviewed by his co-author Gerry McDade about his life and the inspiration behind his autobiography. Born in Albania in 1969, Rudi grew up under a repressive communist regime that stifled basic freedoms. He famously stated, “You do not choose to be born under a dictatorship, but you choose whether to live under it.” Devoted to football, he saw it as his path to freedom and self-determination.

After representing his country in France in 1991, Rudi defected and sought political asylum, beginning a journey that would lead him around the globe, including almost three years at Celtic FC. This is more than just a football story; it’s a powerful tale of a man who fought for his freedom and values.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet Rudi and hear about his incredible personal journey and illustrious football career.

Please get your free ticket to attend this event using the below Eventbrite link. Please feel free to share this invitation with members of your Celtic Supporters Club.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening-in-dublin-with-rudi-vata-celtic-fc-legend-tickets-1022484597957?aff=oddtdtcreator

The organisers are asking everyone to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once all the tickets are gone, they are gone. We have limited space so people will need to register to secure their attendance on the night.