Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is an ardent supporter of Lionel Messi like millions of fans across the globe
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez took to Twitter to congratulate Lionel Messi on finally winning the World Cup with Argentina. La Albiceleste edged out France in a thrilling finale, to win their third-ever World Cup. Lionel Messi led from the front scoring two goals and also converted his spot kick in the tie-breaker to seal a historic win for his country despite a stunning hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe.
In his tweet, Perez shared two pictures – one where Messi is seen kissing the World Cup and holding his Golden Ball award while in another picture, Perez is seen sharing the frame with the football superstar. “You deserve it more than anyone, congratulations #LionelMessi and to all Argentines. Let’s celebrate”, the Mexican F1 driver tweeted. Being a supporter of LM10 for years now, Perez like others is understandably elated that Messi has finally been able to lift the most coveted trophy in world Football.
Fans react to Sergio Perez’s congratulatory tweet for Lionel Messi
Let us take a look at how fans on Twitter reacted after Perez shared his congratulatory tweet on the platform.
“Sergio, the Argentines see Fangio as the best driver, even if we have a grid full of Mexicans, FANGIO is the “best”.And you supporting him. Don’t you see that they are Europeans who came by boat and you are jungle monkeys. Argentina only supports Argentina”, wrote a fan.
“By God, see your face, do you know that because of that racism and classism Messi never played in Argentina in their teams, because of idiots like you who didn’t want him because he was poor or short, right? learn”, tweeted another fan.
“Sure, now everyone congratulates us. When it suits them. They were shouting the goals of the Netherlands, France. Go, MUFA”, read a tweet.
“Great Checo, while the Argentines are pure to hate you, you respond like a true gentleman”, a fan wrote, taking a stand for the Mexican amidst hate messages.
Another fan tweeted: “Checo genius! There are many Argentines who support you in F1.”
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