Andy Murray has become the latest high-profile tennis star to post an image alongside soccer legend Lionel Messi after the Argentine icon attended the Miami Open.
Messi was in attendance to watch Novak Djokovic beat his long-time rival Grigor Dimitrov, with the sporting giants exchanging gifts in the locker room after the match.
Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray is currently working with Djokovic as his coach and took the opportunity to grab a photo with World Cup winner Messi, which he posted on Instagram.
Murray is a big Arsenal fan and has often spoken about his passion for the sport and has spoken about his love of playing fantasy football in the past.
So he couldn’t miss a chance to grab a moment with arguably the greatest footballer of all-time, as he posted a cheeky message that is relevant to English soccer fans.
Some great players are accused of struggling to perform at their best when they are not on the biggest and when the weather not welcoming.
Dark nights at Stoke City are often referenced as examples of when superstar players might struggle to perform and that explained Murray’s message on Instagram that read: “I asked him if he could do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke. He responded “cállate la boca” which I think means yes in Spanish.”
Messi’s meeting with Djokovic has sparked a debate over who is the greatest sportsman of all-time, with these two giants certainly in the debate over that ultimate GOAT crown.
Many believe Messi is the greatest footballer of all-time and Djokovic is undoubtedly the greatest male tennis player of them all statistically, so these two should be considered on the A-list of all sports.
“It’s a great honour to have King Leo in the stands. I think it’s the first time I’ve played in front of Messi, and honestly, I was a little nervous,” said Djokovic.
“I am very grateful for his attendance with his family. I have always been a fan of him, as most of the world has, throughout his career.”
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He was also asked about Messi in his press conference as he added: “I’ve watched him play a few times. I think finals of World Cup, I watched when he won with Argentina. I think I watched him last year once. I think it was with L.A. with Inter Miami.
“Obviously thrilled to have his whole family. I did see him after the match. Came by the locker room. So we spent some time talking and exchanging gifts.
“It’s a huge honour. I mean, he’s such a great athlete, not just a football player. His impact on the world of sport in the last 20 years has been immense.
“To have him watch me live obviously brings me great, great joy and excitement, and also a bit of pressure, to be honest.
“I was rated by one of his sons today as 8 out of 10, which is pretty good. He with a serious face told me I have too make 10 out of 10 next match.
“So I have quite a bit of pressure from Messi’s son there. Yeah, we joked around. It was nice to meet with his whole family. It was a very touching moment for me because it’s one thing that he comes, but then bringing his whole family, his kids, his wife.
“As a young father myself, I know what that means. It’s different when you bring the whole family. I was very touched by that and his willingness to spend some time after. I value that time with him.
“It’s a wonderful moment for me and for this tournament and tennis in general for him to be here.”
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