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Chris Burton

Cole Palmer Tipped to Emulate Zinedine Zidane with Chelsea’s New Signings Estevão Willian and Jamie Gittens – But Not on Par with Messi or Ronaldo

Chelsea's rising star Cole Palmer is being hailed as the potential heir to Zinedine Zidane's throne-but don't hold your breath for him to eclipse the legendary feats of Messi or Ronaldo!

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August 3, 2025

Soham Mukherjee

Real Madrid Prodigy Lauded for Zidane-Esque Qualities, Positioned as Messi’s Heir to Argentina’s Iconic No. 10

Franco Mastantuono is being hailed as the potential heir to Lionel Messi's throne-Argentina's next dazzling No. 10! Daniel Brizuela, the former scouting chief at River Plate, is convinced this rising Real Madrid sensation boasts "Zidane-esque qualities" that could light up the world stage. It's no shock that Europe's elite clubs were swarming like sharks when he hit 17. Paris Saint-Germain led the chase, hungry for his signature, but Real Madrid's unyielding drive ultimately won the prize!

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August 2, 2025