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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal headlined ATP Tour stars who reacted to the epic FIFA World Cup Final on social media Sunday, when Lionel Messi led Argentina past France for the trophy.
Federer wrote on Instagram, “Fairytale stuff Argentina! ⚽️ Time and time again you @leomessi have redefined greatness. It’s a privilege to watch you. Congrats Leo & 🇦🇷 . Special and historic 👏🏼🏆.”
Nadal posted on Instagram stories congratulating both the Argentines and French on the classic match. “Enjoy it champions,” he wrote in one of his posts.
Novak Djokovic also posted on Instagram.
Argentines, led by Juan Martin del Potro, quickly took to social media to celebrate their country’s victory.
FELICITACIONESSS LEOOO!!! 🐐
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) December 18, 2022
FELICITACIONESSS SELECCIÓN!!! 🇦🇷
GRACIAS POR ESTA GRAN ALEGRÍA QUE NOS DIERON!!!
LA FOTO QUE TODO EL MUNDO NECESITABA VER!!! 🙏🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/tTFIfpU3rq
🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/GkE2UWO5nD
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) December 18, 2022
Former World No. 1 Andy Murray, who praised Messi throughout the tournament, shared his thoughts on the global superstar once more: “Is Messi the best athlete of all time? Forget just football,” Murray wrote. “What a man.”
Is messi the best athlete of all time? Forget just football. What a man.
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) December 18, 2022
Casper Ruud, who was wearing an Argentina jersey with his name on it during the championship, also congratulated the winners.
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