Andy Murray couldn’t resist a dig at Piers Morgan for his pre-match prediction after Lionel Messi impressed Argentina to World Cup glory.
The TalkTV host had made the daring prediction that Kylian Mbappe and France would wreck Messi’s dream in Qatar.
Earlier than the match, Morgan tweeted: ‘PREDICTION: France will beat Argentina 3-1 to win the World Cup.
Lionel Messi had the ultimate phrase by inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday
‘Mbappe will rating twice, Griezmann might be MoM and Messi will cry.’
Morgan is the staunchest of Cristiano Ronaldo followers and has defended the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s nook within the best of all-time debate.
However Messi had the ultimate world by inspiring Argentina to an exciting victory over France in Sunday’s last.
The Argentine talisman scored twice within the thrilling 3-3 draw after further time.
TalkTV host Piers Morgan (proper) is the staunchest of Cristiano Ronaldo followers
Messi then scored a penalty as Argentina gained 4-2 within the shootout.
Murray tweeted: ‘Unsure that @FIFAWorldCup may have gone any worse for you @piersmorgan.’
One fan mentioned: ‘It lastly occurred. Condolences to Ronaldo, his sister, Piers Morgan and their followers.’
One other mentioned: ‘Ending of Messi’s profession being remembered for a World Cup win. Ending of Ronaldo’s profession being remembered for an interview with Piers Morgan.’
