Almaty

American

[al-muh-tee] / ˈæl mə ti /

noun

a city in southeastern Kazakhstan: the former capital.

Almaty British

/ ælˈmɑːtɪ /

noun

Also called: Alma-Ata. Former name (until 1927): Verny. a city in SE Kazakhstan; capital of Kazakhstan (1991–97): an important trading centre. Pop: 1 103 000 (2005 est)

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It was a time when Celtic crashed out of the Champions League to Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan; 180 minutes plus an extra 30 on top and no Celtic goal.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The other new additions are 23-year-old striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, left-back Denner, 18, from Corinthians and 17-year-old striker Dastan Satpaev from Kairat Almaty.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

"People are moving en masse to Astana and Almaty," President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in June -- citing a lack of "social facilities" in the regions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top spot with a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

Celtic passed backwards, hesitant and unthreatening having just been knocked out of the Champions League by Kairat Almaty.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

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