Explosion and fire set off at home of Celtic CEO

<p>GLASGOW, Scotland &mdash; The chief executive of Scottish soccer club Celtic was the target of an apparent firebomb attack at his home on Wednesday. </p>
<p>Celtic said Peter Lawwell and his family were able to leave the house safely after a fire was started at around 1 a.m. local time (0000 GMT). </p>
<p>The club said “an explosion and fire” had caused significant damage to the home at Thorntonhall near Glasgow.</p>
<p>“We understand that Police Scotland are currently undertaking a criminal investigation,” Celtic said.</p>
<p>Lawwell is retiring next month after 18 years in charge of the storied club, whose run of nine straight league titles was ended by Rangers this season.</p>
<p>As a board member of the European Club Association, Lawwell has been closely involved in talks over the past decade on changes to the Champions League.</p>
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