Golden Ball winner Palmer happy to silence critics
Briefly

Cole Palmer shone in Chelsea's 3-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, scoring two goals in eight minutes and earning the Golden Ball for best player. He previously excelled in the Conference League final, showcasing his talent under pressure. Palmer's contributions included an assist for João Pedro. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca praised Palmer's performance and noted the overall team's effort. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez received the Golden Glove, while Real Madrid's Gonzalo won the Golden Boot for his goals in the tournament.
"I like finals. It's happened again. 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."
"Today we found a position for him where there was more space to attack. Obviously Cole played really well but the effort from all the players was fantastic."
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