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Chelsea’s 21-year-old Marco Palestra starred in a 3-0 friendly win over AC Milan, flashing positional fluency from left-back to wing-back and into attacking duties, with fans praising his ball-skills and fret-free dribbling as he defies the defender label; the report notes his move from Atalanta to Chelsea for around €50m plus add-ons.
The Penn Quakers pulled off a stunning upset against the Villanova Wildcats in a Big 5 tournament game at the Palestra. Penn outplayed, outcoached, and outshot Villanova, leading for most of the game. The Quakers' aggressive zone defense caused problems for the Wildcats, while freshman Tyler Perkins emerged as a star, scoring 22 points. Despite Villanova's efforts, their shooting struggles and lack of rhythm led to their downfall. The victory adds another memorable moment to the rich history of the Palestra.