The world is on its feet after minnows Saudi Arabia defeated the team headed by Lionel Messi, Argentina, by two goals to one at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The victory surprised everyone, from soccer pundits to fans across the world. While the win was merited after an amazing performance, a renowned golf writer drew comparisons to the Middle East country’s success to that of LIV Golf.

Golf writer’s comments invite Twitter reactions

The Argentina national soccer team arrived in Qatar as one of the favorites to lift the coveted trophy. Captained by soccer star, Lionel Messi, the team was destined to break the Italian soccer team’s record of a 37-game unbeaten streak.

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However, the team was a mere shadow of itself as a rampant Saudi Arabia team clinched one of their most memorable victories at the World Cup. The 2-1 upset was enough to send the sports world into a frenzy, with prominent golf writer Dan Rapaport drawing some parallels with the game of holes.

For the unversed, the nobility in Saudi has backed the cash-rich LIV Golf Series, which has become the focal point of debate among golf enthusiasts. The league has disrupted the major golf tours, including the PGA Tour, with sanctions and lawsuits involved.

There were numerous replies to Rapaport’s tweet, poking fun at the similarities. Here’s a selection of those tweets:

How did the Saudis conquer soccer-mad Argentina at the World Cup?

When the schedule for the World Cup was released, the fixture was hardly seen as a test for the mighty Argentinians. Indeed, the reigning Copa America champions seemed a class above their opposition, with world-class players on the team.

Among those stars was captain, Lionel Messi, who is appearing in his fifth and final World Cup. The 35-year-old was in fine form leading up to the game, notching up 26 goal contributions in 19 appearances at the club level this season. Interestingly, Messi plays for the French side of Paris Saint-Germain, which is owned by another Middle Eastern enterprise, Qatar Sports Investments.

The talisman had even set the tone for the opening fixture, slotting an early penalty to put his side ahead. But against all expectations, the Saudis battled toe-to-toe against the Argentinian side to come from behind and secure a famous victory. The nation certainly enjoyed its moment, with the country’s government announcing a public holiday tomorrow to rejoice in an unprecedented triumph!

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