Andy Murray savages Piers Morgan after Lionel Messi and Argentina win 2022 FIFA World Cup
British tennis superstar Andy Murray savaged Piers Morgan on Twitter after Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Morgan is a close confidant of Messi's longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo and believes that the Portuguese is better than Messi. However, Messi, 35, may have ended the debate over who is better by lifting the World Cup following a victory over France in the final on Sunday (December 18).
Murray took to Twitter after Argentina's win to have a dig at Morgan, saying:
"Not sure that @FIFAWorldCup could have gone any worse for you @piersmorgan."
Not sure that @FIFAWorldCup could have gone any worse for you @piersmorgan 😂👍
Morgan had predicted before the final that France would prevail with a 3-1 win over La Albiceleste that would leave Lionel Messi in tears. Messi's only tears following the final were of joy, as he led his side to a memorable 4-2 penalty shootout victory after a 3-3 draw in extra time.
The Paris Saint-Germain attacker was on the scoresheet twice and played a role in Angel Di Maria's first-half strike. Les Bleus, though, fought back through Kylian Mbappe's magical hat trick, but Messi's men had the last laugh.
Morgan did take the dig from Murray on the chin by responding:
"(laughing emojis) not my best tournament."
It was a tournament to forget for Morgan's close friend Ronaldo. Portugal exited the competition in the quarterfinals following a 1-0 defeat to Morocco, with Ronaldo managing just one goal in five appearances.
Meanwhile, Messi enjoyed a tournament he will never forget, scoring seven goals, contributing three assists and winning the Golden Ball and the competition.
Lionel Messi vows to carry on playing for Argentina despite winning FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi has stated his intentions to continue playing for Argentina as a world champion.
Rumours had grown over the legendary forward potentially retiring from international football following the FIFA World Cup. He's now 35 and has won the final trophy to elude his long list of accomplishments. However, Messi told reporters after the final win over France:
“No, I’m NOT gonna retire from the national team. I want to keep playing as World Cup champions with (the) Argentina shirt."
It’s been an absolute privilege to watch Lionel Messi for nearly 2 decades. Moment after moment of spellbinding, breathtakingly joyous football. He’s a gift from the footballing Gods. So pleased that he’s lifted the ultimate prize in our sport. Gracias y felicidades, campeón. https://t.co/XTiZUcovLI
Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni hinted that he would like Messi to continue playing into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said:
“Messi should have a place in the next World Cup. If he wants to continue playing, the '10' will always be his.”
Messi has now reached 98 goals for the Albiceleste.