June 9, 2026
Joao Pedro (left) and Cole Palmer will not feature at this summer’s World Cup (Photo: Madonna/YouTube)
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have made a surprise move from football to entertainment, appearing in a new promotional film by global pop icon Madonna just days after both were omitted from their respective countries’ squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The two players feature in Confessions II – The Film, a 14-minute short film released as part of the promotion for Madonna’s forthcoming album, Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II. The project premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York before being released on the singer’s official YouTube channel.
