Cole Palmer Accused of Stealing Goal Celebration
Valencia's Diego Lopez claims that Chelsea's Cole Palmer copied his unique goal celebration, sparking a light-hearted debate on social media.
Diego Lopez, a midfielder for Valencia, has humorously accused Cole Palmer of Chelsea of adopting his exclusive goal celebration. The dispute emerged after Palmer trademarked his 'Cold Palmer' celebration in the UK, a play on words incorporating his name.
Lopez shared a tweet with an old photo of his celebration, claiming he had been using it since 2022, long before Palmer became widely known during his time at Manchester City. "This celebration is mine!" he joked, accompanied by laughing emojis, sparking a friendly exchange online.
This isn't the first time goal celebrations have caused debates among players. Recently, Dani Olmo's imaginary watch celebration also drew comparisons to other players, including Portuguese forward Francisco Mascarenhas, who expressed surprise at the imitation via Twitter.
Palmer's celebration, now an official trademark, continues to gain popularity, but debates like these highlight the playful side of football rivalries, bringing fans and players closer through shared moments of humor and camaraderie.