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Andy Murray sarcastically congratulates Taylor Swift on her Super Bowl performance

Andy Murray trolls Taylor Swift over 'winning' the Super Bowl

At Super Bowl LVIII, all eyes were on Taylor Swift as she attended the highly anticipated sporting event to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs battled it out at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, but Swift's presence stole the spotlight for some spectators. Scottish tennis star Andy Murray couldn't resist injecting some humor into the discourse surrounding Swift's appearance, sarcastically congratulating her on her 'performance' and her supposed victory in the match.

Murray took to Twitter to playfully acknowledge Swift's attention-grabbing presence at the event. His tweet read, 'Congrats to @taylorswift13 on winning Super Bowl 58 ?? a stunning performance.' The tweet quickly caught the attention of social media users, garnering over 3 million views and 78,000 likes.

Fans of Murray appreciated his dry sense of humor, with one commenter noting, 'Classic Sir Andy Murray.' Another praised his wit, calling it 'outstanding patter.' However, some individuals unfamiliar with Murray's comedic style were left confused, wondering if he was being sarcastic or secretly a fan of Swift. One person even turned the joke back on Murray, sarcastically suggesting that they had seen his mother, Judy Murray, on the tennis tour for many years.

Despite the mixed reactions, Murray's tweet added a light-hearted touch to the ongoing discussions surrounding Swift's presence at sporting events. Swift's relationship with Kelce has made headlines throughout the Chiefs' successful run, and some spectators have voiced their discontent with her frequent appearances on the big screen during games.

While Murray's sarcastic congratulations may have had a humorous intent, it's important to remember that Swift was merely supporting her boyfriend and doing nothing wrong. The playful banter highlights the lighthearted side of sporting events where celebrities often find themselves under the spotlight.

In the end, both Swift and Kelce celebrated a victory that night. Regardless of the attention they receive, it's evident that their relationship continues to be a topic of fascination among fans and spectators alike.

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