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Maresca Calls Palmer a Top Player and Urges Him to Keep Giving His Best

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has openly praised Cole Palmer, calling him the best player in the team. However, he wants the young star to show more drive right from the start of games. Palmer had earlier admitted he was “bored” during the UEFA Europa Conference League final against Real Betis, saying he was tired of passing the ball backwards and sideways.

Despite Chelsea conceding early in that game, Palmer stepped up with two key assists, helping the Blues to a 4-1 win. In their recent Club World Cup opener against LAFC, Palmer played seven passes into the final third and created a chance, though he didn’t get on the scoresheet.

Speaking after that match, Maresca said, “This is the version of Cole we love to see. After the Conference League final, he said he got bored and decided to change the game—and he did. “I told him the next day, ‘Why wait so long? Why not start like that from the first minute? Against LAFC, he did just that. He played the way we’ve been asking. Cole is a top player, and when he performs like this, we’re very happy. Hopefully he keeps it up.”


 

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Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons for Beating Morocco and Winning Their 10th WAFCON Title

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. In a gripping final held Saturday night in Rabat, the Nigerian team came from behind to defeat the host nation, Morocco, 3-2.

The Atlas Lionesses had taken an early lead with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanna Mssoudy, but the Super Falcons showed resilience and turned the game around in the second half.

Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback, followed by goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini, who came off the bench to seal the win. This marks the 10th time Nigeria has lifted the WAFCON trophy.

Reacting to the win, President Tinubu commended the team on his official X account, calling them “Superior Super Falcons” and applauding their never-give-up spirit. He noted that the players embraced the challenge and represented the country in true Nigerian fashion.

“They went, they saw, and they conquered again,” he said. Also, Super Falcons is expected to be received by the president when they return home.

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Super Falcons Beat Morocco and Win Their 10th WAFCON Title

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a dramatic comeback on Saturday night to defeat Morocco 3-2 and win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Playing in front of a home crowd in Rabat, the Moroccans took control early with first-half goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, putting Nigeria under pressure.

But the Falcons refused to back down. Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty to make the comeback, then set up Folashade Ijamilusi to level the score.

With time running out, Jennifer Echegini connected with a well-placed free-kick to seal the win. The result not only stunned the hosts but also secured Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, more than any other team in Africa.


 

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Messi and Alba Suspended for Missing MLS All-Star Game

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Major League Soccer has handed one-game suspensions to Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba after they skipped this week’s All-Star events.

Despite being voted into the MLS All-Star Game, both players were absent from the All-Star skills challenge on Tuesday and the match against Mexico’s Liga MX select side on Wednesday. Under league rules, players who miss the All-Star match without prior approval face an automatic suspension.

As a result, Messi and Alba will sit out Inter Miami’s upcoming league clash against Cincinnati. Inter Miami’s managing owner, Jorge Mas, shared that Messi is “extremely upset” about the suspension, adding, “I don’t agree with the rule, and I’ve made that very clear to the commissioner.”


 

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