Tom Brady bows down to Messi: “This could top 28-3”

Tom Brady isn't one for frequent social media posts, but when he does, the sports world stops. The seven-time Super Bowl champion posted a tweet that quickly became a global trending topic: “This could top 28-3. Messi is out of this world.” The reference is a direct one to Super Bowl LI, when his Patriots rallied from a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons to win 34-28 in overtime.

The comparison is significant. On February 5, 2017, in Houston, Brady orchestrated the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Now, the retired quarterback sees parallels with what Messi and Argentina achieved at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Argentina was down 0-2 in the 78th minute. Egypt had been the better team for much of the match. Marmoush, with a brace, had the Pharaohs on the verge of the quarterfinals. But in 12 minutes, Argentina scored three times and turned around a game that seemed all but over.

The penalty that could have changed everything

What few remember is that Messi had missed a penalty in the first half. The Rosario native's shot went wide of El Shenawy's left post, and for a moment, frustration gripped the Argentine number ten. But great players recover, and Messi is no exception.

After the missed penalty, the Argentine captain took the team on his shoulders. He dropped deep to receive the ball, took on defenders, created space, and ended up being the undisputed star of the match. His goal in the 79th minute sparked the comeback.

Enzo Fernández, the silent hero

The winning goal was scored by Enzo Fernández. The Chelsea midfielder appeared in the box in the 92nd minute, when the game was practically over, and headed home a goal that sent New Jersey into raptures. It was the perfect ending to a night that will be etched in the memory of Argentine football.

Brady, no stranger to epic comebacks, wasn't the only one to acknowledge Messi's performance. Legends like LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, and even Argentine President Javier Milei took to social media to express their admiration. The sports world united to recognize one of the most memorable nights in World Cup history.

The debate on social networks

Brady's tweet sparked a heated debate. American football fans defended the magnitude of the 28-3 Super Bowl comeback, while soccer fans argued that doing it in a World Cup, with all the pressure of a country like Argentina, carries a different weight. The reality is that both comebacks share a common denominator: the greatness of their protagonists.

At 39, Messi continues to write golden chapters in his career. And for a legend of Tom Brady's caliber to compare him to his most memorable feat speaks volumes about the impact the Rosario native has far beyond the world of football.

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