Cole Palmer’s post-match interview after Chelsea’s 4–1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final has gone viral — but not for the reasons you’d expect. Despite being named Man of the Match for his decisive contributions, including two assists, Palmer’s interview was unusually short and reserved.
When asked how he found space on the pitch to make those key passes, he casually replied, “Erm… I don’t know. I was trying to find space as the team got going. And yeah.”
On Chelsea becoming the first team ever to win all four major UEFA competitions, he said simply, “To be the only team in history is a great feeling. So yeah.”
And when questioned about how successful the season had been overall, Palmer gave a blunt, “Ask the captain.”
His ultra-minimalist responses sparked a wave of online reactions. Some fans were amused by his deadpan style, calling it iconic, while others criticized the lack of passion in his words. One comment even dubbed it “the worst post-final interview ever,” while another praised his clear disinterest in media attention.
Despite his subdued tone in front of the mic, Palmer let his feet do the talking on the pitch — a contrast that fans and pundits alike are still talking about.
