Tom Brady has ignited a firestorm among NFL fans after suggesting that Argentina's dramatic comeback in their World Cup match against Egypt surpassed a historic moment in his New England Patriots career.
On Tuesday, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, staged a remarkable turnaround, scoring three goals in just over 10 minutes to overcome a 2-0 deficit and advance to the World Cup round of 16. Messi scored the crucial equalizer in the team's improbable fightback, stunning the sports world.
The former Patriots quarterback took to social media platform X to praise Argentina's performance, posting, "Yeah so that might top 28-3." This remark directly referenced the Patriots' own historic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI in 2017, where they overcame a 28-3 deficit to win 34-28.
Brady's comparison was met with swift and strong criticism from NFL fans on X. Many argued that Argentina's achievement, while impressive, did not equate to the magnitude of the Patriots' Super Bowl victory.
"Tom, 28-3 was for the Lombardi. This was round of 16. Call me when they do it in the final with 8 minutes left," one user responded, highlighting the difference in stakes. Another commenter stated plainly, "This is nowhere close to 28-3…," while a third added, "Not even close come on man, this is a common score in 'soccer' don't sell yourself short."
The Patriots' comeback in Super Bowl LI, which occurred in 2017, remains the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. Trailing the Falcons by 25 points late in the third quarter, the Patriots scored 31 unanswered points to secure the championship.