Luis Palma is carrying the hopes of Honduras with him as he looks to succeed for Celtic in the Champions League...
WHEN Luis Palma steps out for Celtic in the Champions League, he isn’t only representing his club, his family or even his extended network of friends. He is carrying the hopes of an entire nation.
His blistering strike against Atletico Madrid was ample compensation for that disallowed goal. Though ironically, one of the most famous footballer to come from his homeland, the late Atletico hero Jose Cardona - who helped Los Colchoneros to a La Liga title and a Copa del Generalisimo in the 1960s – may not have approved quite so much.
“It’s really crazy , everyone is happy and that’s my motivation. To keep working hard and play for the national team. But so rare are such moments, he wasn’t about to let Big Brother spoil it for him, even if he was relieved to see the goal eventually stand on that occasion. And in a nice twist, it was Maeda who provided the assist.“It was an important game for the team and even for my nation, for my family, it was so good to score. It was just a shame that we couldn’t get the win.
“Because they are at home, they are with their fans, they will have to deal with the pressure of being obliged to win and to get the result.In general terms, Palma is enjoying life in Glasgow so far, settling in quickly to his surroundings both on and off the pitch.
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