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Aidan Macdonald

Luis Palma insists Honduras national team dispute is over as he praises new boss

Celtic winger Luis Palma insists his dispute with the Honduran national team is in the past after his recent move to the Hoops.

The forward, who joined the Scottish champions on a long-term deal from Greek side Aris, did not feature for his country in the Gold Cup earlier this year.

Outlet DiarioMas state the 23-year-old was not involved "due to a controversy with former coach Diego Vázquez".

However, a combination of changes in the management structure and his move to Glasgow have led to him once again being selected for his nation.

And Palma states he never walked away from his country. He said: "Very different and a pleasant topic, really. It is a very experienced coaching staff and we are going to work and learn many of them.

"I never walked away from the national team, I am the person who will never say no to the national team. Previously, it was due to technical decisions, I have to respect, now I am in a new process.

"I am a player who works for me, for my family, for the Honduran people and for the Honduran national team. A lot is expected of me and I hope to God that it turns out well for all of us."

Honduras take on Jamaica and Grenada in the CONCACAF Nations League.

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