The 2022 FIFA World Cup finally concluded with a thrilling finale to crown one of its greatest players, Lionel Messi, with the World Cup trophy. However, before the final match against France, the Argentinian received some words of praise from another great, Tiger Woods. While speaking about his favorite soccer player, Tiger shares why he admires the World Cup winner.

Woods is currently prepping to win the 2022 PNC Championship alongside his son Charlie. However, before his impressive first round at Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Woods talked about his favorite soccer player.

Tiger Woods praises Lionel Messi

The World Cup season has got everyone talking about soccer. Messi, who had failed previously to get hold of the grandest trophy in the sporting world, earned one final opportunity to claim the trophy which he has yet to place in his cabinet. The participation of Messi in the final has left the world of sports more intrigued.

This even included the legendary golfer. Ahead of the Father-son challenge, the 15-time Major winner was asked by the PGA Tour about who he likes the most in soccer. “He’s the greatest soccer player I’ve ever seen”, said Woods while referring to Lionel Messi. The golfer then compares the Argentine to other soccer legends such as Pele and Maradona but states none come close to Messi.

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“What Messi does with the ball, it’s stupid”, said Tiger. He then points out the outstanding dribbling skills of the PSG star. Woods said, “It’s stuck to his foot”. He then begins to chuckle when he remembers all the times Messi embarrassed the goalkeepers. “I mean that left foot of his is…”, giggles the Hall of Famer. “It’s made many goalkeepers look bad”, he ends.

Undoubtedly, Lionel Messi is one of the greats. Moreover, with his latest win in Qatar, he has embedded himself as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Perhaps when it comes to winning it all, both Woods and Messi have a lot in common. No wonder, the legendary golfer admires the soccer star.

Can Woods win the PNC Championship?

Though Tiger Woods may have been happy to know his favorite soccer star lifted the World Cup, he too had the glory to chase later in the evening. While competing next to his son at the PNC Championship, Tiger amazed everyone with a stunning performance in the first round.

The Woods family head to the final round on Sunday, with only short of two strokes below Justin Thomas and his father. However, the second round of the Father-Son Challenge can surprise many, as the competition is to the utmost level. Nonetheless, hopefully, Tiger wins the silverware on the same evening as his favorite soccer star.

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