The football world has erupted after Chelsea star Cole Palmer publicly challenged FIFA President Gianni Infantinoโs plan to retire the iconic number 10 shirt globally in honor of Lionel Messiโs retirement.
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๐ฃ๏ธ Cole Palmer’s Bold Statement:
> โMessi is the GOAT, no doubt. But football belongs to everyone. You donโt erase legacy by removing numbers โ you build it by earning them.โ
His comment has divided fans and pundits, with some praising Palmerโs courage to speak his mind, while others accuse him of โdisrespectโ toward Messiโs legendary legacy.
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๐ FIFA PRESIDENTโS FIERY RESPONSE:
Within hours, Gianni Infantino fired back, saying:
> โPalmer is young and talented, but some honors are beyond debate. Football needs eternal symbols โ Messiโs #10 is one of them.โ
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โก Social Media in MELTDOWN:
โ๏ธ โPalmerโs got a point. Legacy shouldnโt block dreams.โ
๐ โMessiโs #10 should be sacred. Palmerโs out of line.โ
๐ฅ โWeโre witnessing the birth of a new eraโPalmerโs fearless.โ
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๐ Whatโs at Stake:
If FIFA proceeds, the #10 jersey could be banned across all nations and possibly club teams โ sparking legal, cultural, and generational debates.
Palmer may now become an unlikely voice for young stars defending the right to wear footballโs most iconic shirt.
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โ ๏ธ Tensions are sky-high, and FIFA is expected to hold a press conference next week to clarify its official position. Cole Palmer, meanwhile, continues to trend globally as the player who stood up for the #10 shirt โ even in the shadow of the greatest of a
ll time.
๐ต๐ฅ The legacy battle has just begunโฆ
