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Cole Palmer hits back at Chelsea's critics in X-rated interview after scoring twice in Club World Cup final win - as DAZN are forced to apologise for his swearing
Cole Palmer produced a masterclass to help Chelsea stun PSG and win the Club World Cup final. The English international scored two magnificent goals, which were almost carbon copies of one one another to put the Blues two goals up inside the opening 30 minutes. Before providing an sublime assist for new signing Joao Pedro to put Maresca's men in the driving sit two minutes before the end of the first-half. Heading into the game, many gave the Blues no chance against a seemingly untouchable PSG side and speaking after the game, Chelsea's star man on the night had some strong words for doubters. Which prompted DAZN into having to apologise live on air in his post-match interview. Speaking to DAZN, Palmer said: 'It's a great feeling. Even better because everyone doubted us before the game, we knew that. To put a fight on like we did, it's good. 'I like finals. It's happened again. 'The gaffer put a great gameplan out. He knew where the space was going to be. He tried to free me up as much as possible and I just had to repay him and score some goals. 'He is building something special, something important. Everyone has talked a lot of (STUFF, LET'S SAY HE SAID STUFF) about us all season but I feel like we are going in the right direction.'
The Independent
26 minutes ago
- The Independent
England thrash Wales before an unspoken boost ignites Euro 2025 hopes
England claim the biggest win of Euro 2025 so far, at 6-1, and yet the victory that might have been most significant for them on the night was perhaps in Basel. France's 5-2 comeback against the Netherlands ensured Sarina Wiegman's team finished second, to go into what looks like the more forgiving side of the draw. Sweden will, of course, offer a very tough quarter-final - especially after their own statement display against Germany - but there's no Spain there. It's much less open. The cheers that greeted the announcement of second place said enough. Wiegman won't allow any of that kind of thinking, as England more than displayed in this ruthless win over Wales. Although it was seen as an almost foregone conclusion that they would claim the win they needed to advance, there was no hint of complacency. There was only side that seemed intent on laying another marker, making a huge stride after their 4-0 win over Netherlands. England were ahead after just 13 minutes, Georgia Stanway scoring a penalty after she was brought down by Carrie Jones. It could have been even earlier, too, except the decision went through a lengthy VAR check. After that, the night was pretty much over as any kind of tension-filled sporting contest, but not as an occasion altogether. One of the loudest moments of the match was when substitute Hannah Cain smashed in that 75th-minute strike, to give Wales the one thing their fans wanted out of the game: a goal. Before the match, many had been happily talking about how their tournament debut had been a hugely enjoyable learning experience, with their executives satisfied that it had already had a significant impact for women's football in the country. They pretty much all said they would just love that one goal against England - especially if they couldn't quite dream of knocking them out - to really cap it off. They got it, but also got one of the goals of the tournament, too. Team star Jess Fishlock surged forward before slipping through a fine throughball, the elegance of the pass contrasting exquisitely with the way Cain drove it into the top corner first-time. It was a cheer that became louder than the stirring singing of 'The Land of My Fathers' before the game. As they celebrated, the English players looked properly aggravated at conceding the goal. There was certainly no sense of this just being nice for their defeated neighbours. It speaks to the attitude Wiegman has distilled in them since that opening defeat to the French. They immediately went about trying to make it the actual biggest win of the tournament by seeking a sixth. Aggie Beever-Jones eventually got it with a close-range header, to also ensure that there were six different scorers for England. Such variety was one of many satisfying elements to the game, even allowing for the forgiving nature of the opposition. Of those goals, Alessia Russo's felt the most meaningful, given that England's tireless No 9 finally opened her account. That will only help a tournament where she has already put in some selfless displays. Stanway, meanwhile, looked so much sharper than she did even a week ago. Beside her, Keira Walsh was imperious. It became all the more obvious that, to stop England, you stop Walsh. That is a thought for Thursday, though, and that quarter-final against Sweden. In between, Ella Toone scored from a slightly different tactical position to the Dutch match, with the ousted Beth Mead coming on to score the fifth. Lauren Hemp had made it four, another close-range goal that only spoke to England's dominance. When it was announced after the game that France had won 5-2, and Wiegman's side consequently finished second, there were almost cheers from the England end to match the goals scored against Wales. The manager won't say it, but everyone knows how important it is. Even before you get to Spain, that side of the draw is seen as more congested, with more quality. England don't have to worry about that for now. They just have to worry about Sweden, which is a big test of its own. They at least go there with the biggest win of the tournament so far - one thing that they do have over Spain.
The Independent
40 minutes ago
- The Independent
Luis Enrique pushes Joao Pedro to the floor as PSG rage at the end of Club World Cup final defeat by Chelsea
PSG manager Luis Enrique appeared to grab the throat of Chelsea striker Joao Pedro as tempers flared at the end of the Club World Cup final. Chelsea dealt the European champions a shock defeat in the final in New Jersey, winning 3-0 thanks to two goals from Cole Palmer and one by Joao Pedro, all scored before half-time. PSG finished the game with 10 men after Joao Neves pulled Marc Cucurella 's hair. And emotions boiled over in the heat as the players of both sides clashed in the middle of the pitch after the final whistle. Luis Enrique appeared to throw his left hand at Joao Pedro's throat, pushing the Brazilian forward to the floor before being pulled away from the situation. more to follow...
