Lionel Messi Or Cristiano Ronaldo? Cole Palmer Settles GOAT Debate

• Cole Palmer recently waded into the never-ending GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
• The Chelsea star named a couple of his football favourites, including Kevin De Bruyne, before eliminating them one by one
• Palmer has started his second season in West London, as he ended the last with six-goal contributions so far

Cole Palmer recently added his voice to the growing list of football players proclaiming their best-ever players.

Palmer might still be in the infant stages of his career, but if early signs are anything to go by, he is on course to join the debate in a couple of years.

The GOAT debate is one of the most divisive ones in football, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fans endlessly arguing about who deserves the award.

The two have shared the stage for close to 20 years, winning every trophy available to them. They also have a combined 13 Ballon d'Ors between them.

Cole Palmer names his football idols

Speaking in an interview with GOAL during the PFA awards, Palmer was put to task to name his GOAT. The Chelsea star named a couple of greats in football that he had played with (Kevin De Bruyne), the best passer (Toni Kroos), the best finisher( Cristiano Ronaldo), the best player in the world right now(Kylian Mbappe), and the best English player of all time(Wayne Rooney).

Cole Palmer settles GOAT debate

He then eliminated them one by one before remaining with Ronaldo and Messi. He picked the latter as his best player ever.

Messi completed football in 2022 when he won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He followed it up by winning a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or award after moving to Inter Miami.

Jordan picks between Bryant and James

TUKO.co.ke has also reported that Jordan picked between LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant.

The five-time NBA MVP picked Bryant because he had won five NBA titles, compared to James four. Bryant passed away in January 2020 in a helicopter crash.

James is heading to his 22nd season and could get a fifth ring.

Ferdinand Omanyala Concludes Season With Victory In Brussels
Why ASUS Zenbook S 16 Is The Ultimate Laptop: Slim, Smart, And Stunning
Samburu Woman In Nairobi For First Time Mesmerised After Seeing Skyscrapers, Expressway: "Maajabu"

Cole Palmer, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, GOAT debate

Cristiano Ronaldo Settles GOAT Debate With Lionel Messi: "The Rivalry

Sergio Ramos Settles GOAT Debate Between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo