Get the latest Celtic news delivered straight to your inbox with our newsletter
we have newsletters
Get the latest Celtic news delivered straight to your inbox with our newsletter
we have newsletters
Luis Palma’s apology for Honduras’ exit from the CONCACAF Nations League has fallen on deaf ears for one personality.
The Celta star saw his 2-0 lead in the first leg disappear when his clash ended in crisis against Mexico. Palma’s men lost a goal from Edson Álvarez in the 110th minute to advance to penalties, which the Mexicans won 4-2. Wednesday in the quarterfinals. The sensitive winger, who has an emerging Parkhead favorite in Brendan Rodgers since his departure from Greek club Aris in the summer, took to social media to apologize to fans after the defeat at the Estadio Azteca. Celtic punters were also warned when the 23-year-old was reportedly “uncomfortable” due to an injury last week, but the Honduran played an uninterrupted match.
And Japanese-American philanthropist Shin Fujiyama, co-founder of Students Helping Honduras, which helps fight poverty in the country, used his own social media channels to convey a message in favor of Palma. The 39-year-old believes the Hoops star has There is nothing to excuse as he took off his jacket to show a Celtic shirt with Palma’s call and number on it while at an airport.
He said: “I’m already leaving Mexico and I’ve noticed on social media that Palma is apologizing. You don’t have to apologize for anything Luis, you gave one hundred percent with your teammates. And look, they gave me one. ” Your tone here” (points to the senior Celtic). Obviously our support for you is unconditional, so let’s move on to Costa Rica. Thank you for everything you have done. “
The clip was circulated by several Honduran outlets, with Palma’s men set to face Costa Rica in the play-offs to triumph in CONCACAF in March next year. The Parkhead winger will have plenty of other vital games for Rodgers’ men between now and then. , he added against Motherwell on Saturday as they return from the Scottish Premiership break overseas.