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The Independent
11 minutes ago
- The Independent
Cole Palmer hails ‘special' Estevao as new Chelsea signing stars against new club
Cole Palmer is looking forward to linking up with Estevao Willian after seeing the teenage talent close up in Chelsea 's Club World Cup defeat of Palmeiras. The highly rated 18-year-old winger scored a superb goal to cancel out Palmer's opener as Palmeiras pegged the Londoners back in an absorbing quarter-final encounter in Philadelphia. Chelsea eventually prevailed 2-1 – and set up a last-four clash with another Brazilian side in Fluminense – after Malo Gusto forced a late own goal but the impression made by Estevao was strong. Palmer, who spoke to and swapped shirts with his soon-to-be team-mate after the game, said: 'I just said we look forward to seeing you but he didn't understand that word I said! 'But, yes, he's a top player. Obviously, he's only young as well. When he comes to England, people need to give him time to adapt to the culture, the language. 'He's still only 18 or 19 but you can see he's got amazing quality and we look forward to seeing him.' Chelsea controlled much of the first half at Lincoln Financial Field and took the lead after a nice turn and finish from Palmer after 16 minutes. It was the 23-year-old's first goal for club or country in nine appearances and he ran to the touchline to celebrate with defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who was among the substitutes. 'That's my boy,' said Palmer of his fellow Manchester City academy graduate. 'Obviously, I've had a difficult time these past whatever months on and off the pitch, but he's always been there for me and he's helped me a lot. I just thought I'd go over to him.' Estevao levelled after 53 minutes with a superb strike from a tight angle but Chelsea snatched victory seven minutes from time when Gusto's cross took deflections off Agustin Giay and goalkeeper Weverton ended up in the net. Palmer felt the introduction of new signing Joao Pedro, who came off the bench to make his debut in the 54th minute, proved crucial. Palmer said of the £60million recruit from Brighton: 'I think he did very well. 'Obviously, he's been on holiday in Brazil and we didn't know what to expect from him (in terms of) match sharpness but I think he changed the game.' Despite being on the losing side, Estevao was named player of the match and his coach Abel Ferreira believes Chelsea have made a brilliant signing. The Portuguese said: 'I spoke with (Chelsea manager) Maresca (and told him), 'you bought an amazing player but, more than this, you bought an amazing person. You need to take care of him'. 'He is a player who can win a game alone with the dribbling, the shot. With new players and a new coach he will grow as a player and a person. 'In England the sun appears two or three times a year and the nights come early but Chelsea have the conditions to support him.'
The Sun
28 minutes ago
- The Sun
Jon Jones performs retirement U-turn and announces return to UFC testing pool after Dana White lying claims
JON JONES has performed a stunning retirement U-turn and re-entered the UFC's drug testing pool. The former pound-for-pound king brought the curtain down on his legendary career late last month, seemingly ending fans' hope of a heavyweight title unification with Brit Tom Aspinall. 5 5 5 5 But the 37-year-old, who has been incredibly active on social media since he hung up his gloves, has seemingly had a change of heart and appears to want to fight again. After getting wind of Donald Trump 's plans to host a fight card on the grounds of the White House, Jones wrote on X: "Fighting at the White House? "Just re-entered the testing pool, that lasted for about two weeks. "Figured we'd keep everyone's options open." Jones' revelation quickly became the talk of MMA fans, one of whom commented: "The GOAT is back." Another said: "Genius. Bones knows how to play the game of legacy making. Aspinall wasn't it." And another said: "Yeah, buddy. I hope to god u come back and beat on Tom. Just to shut everyone up. "I personally just want to see u fight again and it doesn't matter the opponent." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 One remarked: "Tom gets a fight booked and all of a sudden you're making a comeback? lol alright Another chimed in: "This was a smart play by Jon. "By retiring and having the UFC strip him, he no longer has the pressure to fight the #1 guy. "He can now fight any other big names of his choice for a final payday." Jones' vacating of the heavyweight title and retirement saw Wigan warrior Aspinall promoted from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion. The UFC desperately tried to make a unification bout between the pair and even met Jones' demands to be paid " F**K YOU MONEY" to make the fight happen. UFC supremo Dana White claimed Jones "agreed" to the fight before performing a U-turn, a notion the Hall of Famer denied. Jones has since claimed he retired LAST NOVEMBER and that the UFC were well aware of his decision. White dismissed that claim when recently asked by SunSport, saying: "That's not true. "I'm telling you the truth. Believe who you want to believe." News of Jones' retirement came just hours before it emerged he had been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident in New Mexico in February. An "intoxicated" woman found at the scene, who was "lacking clothing from the waist down", claimed Jones was the driver of the vehicle. Jones, who alluded to threats of violence while on the phone to police at the scene, has vehemently denied the allegation and insisted the woman found in the car drove away from his house while intoxicated.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Estevao Willian was really something in clash with Chelsea
Cole Palmer is looking forward to linking up with Estevao Willian after seeing the teenage talent close up in Chelsea's Club World Cup defeat of Palmeiras. The highly rated 18-year-old winger scored a superb goal to cancel out Palmer's opener as Palmeiras pegged the Londoners back in an absorbing quarter-final encounter in Philadelphia. Chelsea eventually prevailed 2-1 – and set up a last-four clash with another Brazilian side in Fluminense – after Malo Gusto forced a late own goal but the impression made by Estevao was strong. Palmer, who spoke to and swapped shirts with his soon-to-be team-mate after the game, said: 'I just said we look forward to seeing you but he didn't understand that word I said! 'But, yes, he's a top player. Obviously, he's only young as well. When he comes to England, people need to give him time to adapt to the culture, the language. 'He's still only 18 or 19 but you can see he's got amazing quality and we look forward to seeing him.' Chelsea controlled much of the first half at Lincoln Financial Field and took the lead after a nice turn and finish from Palmer after 16 minutes. It was the 23-year-old's first goal for club or country in nine appearances and he ran to the touchline to celebrate with defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who was among the substitutes. 'That's my boy,' said Palmer of his fellow Manchester City academy graduate. 'Obviously, I've had a difficult time these past whatever months on and off the pitch, but he's always been there for me and he's helped me a lot. I just thought I'd go over to him.' Estevao levelled after 53 minutes with a superb strike from a tight angle but Chelsea snatched victory seven minutes from time when Gusto's cross took deflections off Agustin Giay and goalkeeper Weverton ended up in the net. Palmer felt the introduction of new signing Joao Pedro, who came off the bench to make his debut in the 54th minute, proved crucial. Palmer said of the £60million recruit from Brighton: 'I think he did very well. 'Obviously, he's been on holiday in Brazil and we didn't know what to expect from him (in terms of) match sharpness but I think he changed the game.' Despite being on the losing side, Estevao was named player of the match and his coach Abel Ferreira believes Chelsea have made a brilliant signing. The Portuguese said: 'I spoke with (Chelsea manager) Maresca (and told him), 'you bought an amazing player but, more than this, you bought an amazing person. You need to take care of him'. 'He is a player who can win a game alone with the dribbling, the shot. With new players and a new coach he will grow as a player and a person. 'In England the sun appears two or three times a year and the nights come early but Chelsea have the conditions to support him.'
