Andy Murray has waded into the debate over who is the greatest of all time in football mocking Cristiano Ronaldo fan Piers Morgan.
PSG star Lionel Messi scored a stunning strike in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Mexico re-igniting their World Cup ambitions after an opening game defeat against Saudi Arabia. Morgan constantly argues that Ronaldo is his preferred player in the GOAT debate after completing a controversial television interview with the former Manchester United star.
Murray, who is on the other side of the argument, took the opportunity to mock the TalkTV presenter posting a picture of Messi celebrating his World Cup goal with the word "Oops." and tagging Morgan.
However, not to be belittled online Morgan had a quick response to the British tennis star. He replied: "I can see why you like him… both the 2nd best players in your sport to come from your own country. #maradona #perry."
Morgan's response refers to the fact Fred Perry won eight Grand Slam tennis titles between 1933 and 1936 including three Wimbledon titles. That compares to Murray's three major crowns which includes two wins at Wimbledon.
Despite being regarded as one of the greatest ever footballers the World Cup has eluded Messi. Fellow Argentinian star Diego Maradona also had a stellar career winning the World Cup in 1986.
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At the age of 39 this is almost certainly Messi's last attempt at winning football's greatest honour. During an incredible career the Argentinian has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards and 35 trophies with Barcelona including four Champions League crowns.
Last month Morgan and Gary Lineker were involved in a Twitter spat about who is the greatest ever player. Morgan suggested that Ronaldo was the greatest for playing in 'meaningful leagues'. Murray has previously stated that Messi is the best ever after watching his performances for Barcelona in person at the Nou Camp.
"I watched him a bit when he was much younger," he said in 2020. "When I lived in Barcelona I got to see him play a couple of times. I've heard a lot of people say 'could he do it on a cold Wednesday [night] in Stoke?', and I've always said 'of course he could because he's the best player ever' … he'd be absolutely fine, so I'd like to see him show a few people that he can do that."
