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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Outcast Luis Palma breaks silence after quitting Celtic and says it was HIS decision to leave
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUIS PALMA insists it was his decision to quit Celtic to join Polish side Lech Poznan as he prepares to make a Champions League debut tomorrow with his new club. And the Honduran winger revealed he got advice from his national team manager Reinaldo Rueda before opting to quit the Hoops. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Luis Palma was a fringe player at Celtic last season Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 He didn't seem to be in Brendan Rodgers' plans for the new campaign Credit: Getty Palma is in Poland now and could even be handed his debut for his new club in their Champions League qualifier against Icelandic title winners Breidablik. But Lech Poznan have had a disastrous start to the season after a Polish Super Cup Final defeat to Legia Warsaw and then a humbling 4-1 home hammering to Cracovia in their opening league game of the season on Friday. But Palma is determined to make an impact at his new surroundings. He said: "I am very happy with the move. I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there. My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression. "I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend." Palma had been excluded from Celtic's pre-season trip to Portugal and the club were keen to move him on this summer. He barely played in the Premiership last season and was sent on loan to Olympiacos for the second half of the campaign. 3 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
5 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic signed me for £3.5m two years ago - here's why I'm leaving now
And the Honduran winger revealed he got advice from his national team manager Reinaldo Rueda before opting to quit the Hoops. Palma is in Poland now and could even be handed his debut for his new club in their Champions League qualifier against Icelandic title winners Breidablik. But Lech Poznan have had a disastrous start to the season after a Polish Super Cup Final defeat to Legia Warsaw and then a humbling 4-1 home hammering to Cracovia in their opening league game of the season on Friday. Read more: But Palma is determined to make an impact at his new surroundings. He said: "I am very happy with the move. I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there. My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression. "I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend."
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
El Clasico: La Liga standings do not matter, Barca's focus is on giving everything, says Hansi Flick
Barcelona: FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick believes his team will need to be at their highest level for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid and claimed his side will not think about the potential of them inching closer to the La Liga trophy. Barca have dominated Madrid this season, beating them 4-0 at the Bernabeu earlier in the league, 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup Final in Riyadh, and 3-2 at La Cartuja in the Copa del Rey Final. Hansi Flick is looking to make it four out of four against the all-whites. Only one manager has got off to a better start than that as Pep Guardiola won five from 2008 to 2010. 'Everyone knows that in the El Clásico, you have to be at your highest level. This is what the team has to do tomorrow. We want to see the intensity on the pitch, the dominance. We all know Real is a fantastic team, but we play at home. I am really appreciative of our fans, and they support us a lot,' said Flick during the pre-game press conference. The El Clásico could prove to be the La Liga title decider. FC Barcelona currently sit four points clear of Los Blancos in the table, and a win would take them within touching distance of the trophy, but Flick remained adamant that his players will be 'When you ask the players, they want to win the El Clásico. It does not matter what effects it has on the table. The only focus is to give everything for the three points,' he said. There is good news for Barca as it has been announced that both Alejandro Balde and Marc Casado are back to full fitness, and are available for selection by Hansi Flick in Sunday's crunch game at home to Real Madrid. Marc Casado had suffered a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, which was confirmed on March 18. Meanwhile, Balde went down injured against Leganes on April 12, sustaining a distal biceps femoris injury in his left thigh. The return of the defensive duo further strengthens Flick's side after striker Robert Lewandowski returned for Barcelona in the second half of the 3-4 loss against Inter Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday (IST) 'I don't think either Balde or Lewandowski will start El Clásico, maybe they will get minutes in the second half. Gerard Martin is doing very well. Szczesny will start in goal,' he said.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
El Clasico: FC Barcelona host Real Madrid in potential La Liga decider
New Delhi: Real Madrid travel to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday in what could prove to be the La Liga title decider. FC Barcelona currently sit four points clear of Los Blancos in the table and a win would take them within touching distance of the trophy with just four games remaining including the highly awaited El Clasico. Barca have dominated Madrid this season, beating them 4-0 at the Bernabeu earlier in the league, 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup Final in Riyadh, and 3-2 at La Cartuja in the Copa del Rey Final. Hansi Flick is looking to make it four out of four against the all-whites. Only one manager has got off to a better start than that as Pep Guardiola won five from 2008 to 2010. Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano scored a remarkable 37 goals for Real Madrid in the 1992/93 season, the most by a player in his debut season at the club. In his first season at the club, Kylian Mbappe would be looking to match that number with just one more goal needed. Real Madrid have won their last four league games, and are hoping to string together a fifth for the first time this season, Barca on the other hand have also won four on the trot in La Liga and are unbeaten in 15 outings in the league. Their last defeat in the competition came against Atletico Madrid in December 2024. This game will also usher in a new era for La Liga fans in India after broadcaster FanCode , announced on Saturday, has secured a five-year exclusive deal to broadcast Spanish top-tier football league (La Liga) and second-tier (La Liga Hypermotion) in India for the next five years. Where: El Clasico will be played at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona When: El Clasico is scheduled to kick-off at 7:45 PM IST. Where to watch: La Liga is scheduled to be live streamed on FanCode.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Official: Barcelona confirm squad and make Lewandowski call for Inter semi-final
Barcelona have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will be part of the group for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter in San Siro on Tuesday night, as Hansi Flick reveals his contingent of travelling players. Inter and Barcelona are currently level at 3-3 after goals from Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and a Yann Sommer own goal in a six-goal thriller in Montjuic on Wednesday. Advertisement The two teams will meet again in San Siro to fight for a place in the Champions League final, where the victors will go on to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal. Flick has confirmed a travelling squad of 23 players for the second leg of the Inter semi-final on Tuesday night. Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale saves a shot from Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by) The headline news is that Lewandowski is back in the squad, having missed the last four matches with an injury to his left thigh. There is no Joules Kounde involved following his first-half withdrawal during the first leg on Tuesday. As well as Kounde, Barcelona will also be without Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre and Marc Bernal through injury. What Flick said about Lewandowski JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 12: Robert Lewandowski celebrates after the final whistle of the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) 'We have to wait and see how things progress day by day,' Flick said during his pre-match press conference ahead of Barcelona's 2-1 win over Valladolid in LaLiga, reported via Football Espana. Advertisement 'Robert is progressing very well, and we'll have to see what Balde does,' Flick continued. 'He (Lewandowski) could be back for the second leg against Inter. Robert is doing very well and his progress is much better than we expected. We'll have to see. He's a great professional and always works hard to be 100%. He might be back on Tuesday.' Official: Barcelona squad for Inter semi-final second leg Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale saves a shot from Lamine Yamalduring the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by) Goalkeepers: Szczesny, Pena, Astralaga Defenders: Cubarsi, Araujo, Christensen, Eric Garcia, Fort, Landry. Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri, De Jong, Olmo, Fermin, Davrich. Forwards: Lewandowski, Fati, Raphinha, Yamal, Pau Victor.
