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CELTIC striker Leigh Griffiths paid a heartfelt tribute to tragic youngster Kieran McDade during his side's match against Aberdeen.

Keen supporter Kieran, 13, died yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest during football training last week.

He had been with his teammates from Dunbeth Football Club in Coatbridge .

Despite medics' best efforts to save the St Margaret's High School pupil, he fell into a coma and later passed away.

Friends and family have been left shattered by the "generous" boy's death, and Griffiths has been among those from the football world to send his condolences.

Before his side ran out for the Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park today, the 26-year-old met with Kieran's grieving relatives.

He had earlier taken to social media to express his sadness after hearing of their heartbreaking loss.

And, after scoring to put Brendan Rodgers' side into the lead in the 13th minute this afternoon, he ran the full length of the pitch to hold up a t-shirt which read "RIP Kieran" and had a number 13 on the back.

(Image: PA Wire)

In the hours since the schoolboy's death, family have shared their pride, revealing he saved two lives by donating organs.

His sister, Amy, added: "Our beautiful boy is now with the angels and will forever live on in our hearts.

"What a brave soldier."

Pals at his beloved club, Dunbeth, have also set up a fundraising page to help the family, so far raising more than £10,000.

To donate, go to: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/KM8