Called to make a choice between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Chelsea player Cole Palmer did not hesitate before making his choice.
Although they left European football to join the United States and Saudi Arabia respectively, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to liven up the debates. For almost two decades, the Argentinian and the Portuguese have left their mark on the history of round leather.
Cole Palmer prefers Mbappé to Vinicius
At the start of the season, Cole Jermaine Palmer walks on water with the Chelsea Blues. In seven Premier League matches, the young English attacking midfielder already has 6 goals and 5 assists. The Manchester native even recently became the first player in the history of the Premier League to score 4 goals in one half. It was during the victory against Brighton (4-2).
🔵🗣️ Best player in the world right now, Goal asked…
Cole Palmer: “I’d go Vinicius Jr or Mbappé. Let me say Mbappé”. pic.twitter.com/AXWE6c5Fzi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2024
In an interview given to Goalthis Saturday the player is invited to give the best player in the world at the moment. To this question, the former Manchester City man did not think too much before answering. For him, it is the captain of the Blues, very criticized at the moment for his absence in the selection. “I would choose Vinicius Jr or Mbappé. I would say Mbappé”he replied.
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Ronaldo or Messi? Palmer decided
Furthermore, the Chelsea player is invited to make a choice between the Al-Nassr striker and the Inter Miami striker. At this level, Cole Palmer did not hesitate to choose the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner to the detriment of the Portugal captain. The 22-year-old always wanted to become like the 2022 world champion.
🔵✨ Cole Palmer’s picks in an interview with Goal…
“I wanted to be Lionel Messi when I was a kid”.
“Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? For me, Lionel Messi”. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/0u9RmnHtox
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2024
“I wanted to be Lionel Messi when I was a child (…) Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? For me, Lionel Messi”replied the young record-breaking midfielder of the Chelsea Blues. Lionel Messi will appreciate it.
