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The message from Franjiverde’s supporters is clear: Christmas is a time when anything feels possible. The fans’ energy is contagious, and belief that every goal can be achieved next year fills the air. The Elche dressing room echoes that optimism, with two of the club’s leading figures joining forces in a Christmas video created by the club’s Communications team to motivate the squad and the supporters alike.
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Edgar Badia has always spoken with conviction and backed it up with reliable performances on the field. The goalkeeper was entrusted with delivering Elche’s Christmas message alongside Josan, a collaboration that underscores the focus on sustained effort and teamwork. Until 2023, Badia made it a point to stress a demanding but hopeful pathway: a challenging year ahead requires daily work, participation, and healthy competition. He urged everyone involved to throw their everything into the cause in order to achieve something remarkable and unique.
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Badia’s personal news, including upcoming family milestones, added a bright note to the message. He spoke of 2023 as a year full of promise on a personal level, while also expressing a longing to see the fans joyfully celebrate the team’s progress. His pride in being from Elche translated into a broader wish for collective success, looking toward a season when the city and the club feel the same excitement they once did. The sense of belonging to Elche is a constant theme in his reflections.
Emphasizing the peak moments of 2022, Badia recalled overcoming the worst days of the pandemic and returning to normal life. He described a stadium that finally filled again and a Martínez Valero that carried renewed energy. On the sporting front, he recalled a first-half run of victories and a strong defensive record that contributed to the club achieving a high retention rate. He also highlighted Elche’s centennial celebrations in the top flight as a milestone to remember with pride.
Second term
Badia acknowledged that the second quarter of the year did not unfold as hoped. He admitted that results fell short and a negative run took hold. He noted that the World Cup break offered a valuable chance to reset, recover confidence, and prepare for a second half of the season that he believed would be more positive and productive.
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The right winger Josan Ferrández also extended good wishes to the fans. He expressed a sincere hope that the team would secure long-awaited permanence and that the green-and-white community would enjoy good health throughout 2023. Ferrández, a Crevillente native, spoke with a concise but firm tone, acknowledging the season’s tougher moments during the year and emphasizing the importance of returning to normal life after the pandemic. His sentiment carried a pragmatic note, hoping for a steady reversal of fortunes and a steady climb toward stability for the club.
The challenges of Elche Femenino
Ascen and Esther Montiel were chosen to deliver the Christmas message to fans. The primary objective for the women’s team remains to rise and contend for promotion. Yet the wish for stability for the first team and the health of all players resonated strongly. Montiel highlighted that their ongoing fight is matched by a resolve to maintain performance and resilience as they pursue their season goals. The mood was hopeful, even in the face of obstacles, with a clear sense that the club’s long-term health depends on both progress and wellbeing for every squad member.
For Ascen García, the year proved demanding but instructive. She noted that the team learned to work cohesively and to produce solid results despite the challenges. Her wish is for the squad to continue its upward trajectory, ensuring the first team remains firmly on the path to growth and success for the club as a whole.