As the U.S. women's national team made its way through the World Cup over the past few weeks, famously conservative British commentator and football fan Piers Morgan had some choice words about the way American superstar Megan Rapinoe was handling herself on the field.
Morgan took to Twitter more than once to fire shots at Rapinoe and her teammates on the US team.
He probably regrets some of these tweets now, however.
Or, he should.
Ms Rapinoe sure does love herself. Can’t wait to see our Lionesses dent that stupendous ego. https://t.co/w5FzcnXvGQ— Piers Morgan (@Piers Morgan)1561756105.0
The arrogance of this is breathtaking. Try winning it first, Ms Rapinoe - then inform us of your latest tiresome po… https://t.co/yl7LDyeQlT— Piers Morgan (@Piers Morgan)1562418568.0
Morgan dragged Rapinoe for having a "stupendous ego" and for "loving herself" which are apparently bad things to have when you're a female sports star.
He told her to "try winning it first."
Well...she did.
Woman’s World Cup Soccer!! USA beat England!! What a good game! Woohoo!! https://t.co/dpYb0sYYn6— Christie (@Christie)1562108041.0
Congratulations To the USA woman’s soccer team for winning the 2019 World Cup 🏟. Yes 👍🏼⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/ZPmddtF6ll— Ben Rose (@Ben Rose)1562525789.0
YASSSSSSSSSS. RAPINOE. EAT IT PIERS MORGAN #USWNT https://t.co/Y9hRQPbj81— Imani Gandy (@Imani Gandy)1562516472.0
Twitter users everywhere were delighted to see Morgan's words get thrown right back in his face.
@piersmorgan Hey @piersmorgan this is a good time to offer your congratulations AND apologize for your arrogant rem… https://t.co/Rr2y87LyLT— R Blackwood (@R Blackwood)1562519597.0
@piersmorgan You were saying?— Jerry (@Jerry)1562520007.0
@wagatwe @piersmorgan How big a moron is Piers Morgan? THIS BIG! https://t.co/gstfVSBAsT— Jerry Avenaim (@Jerry Avenaim)1562521863.0
Many thought Rapinoe deserved an apology for the way Morgan spoke about her.
@piersmorgan This tweet didn't age well LOL— Kyle Griffin (@Kyle Griffin)1562520903.0
@piersmorgan Imagine being Piers Morgan and lecturing someone else about their breathtaking arrogance.— Kevin M. Kruse (@Kevin M. Kruse)1562520369.0
History will not be kind to Morgan's tweets.
@piersmorgan Drink some tea and relax, Piers. Let the winners enjoy.— Wajahat Ali (@Wajahat Ali)1562554345.0
@piersmorgan Just like you, this tweet did not age well.— Mohanad Elshieky (@Mohanad Elshieky)1562521094.0
Even with all the pressure placed on them, the U.S. team brought the gold home for their country!
@piersmorgan And then .... she won it .. DAMN— Jesse Lannister 🦁 (@Jesse Lannister 🦁)1562552614.0
Remember when Piers Morgan called Megan Rapinoe “cocky” and then she won her second World Cup, the Golden Boot AND… https://t.co/VM5phPbTe6— Kim Stewart (@Kim Stewart)1562534124.0
AFTER THIS GAME IS OVER ONE THING WE DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT DO IS @ @PIERSMORGAN WE DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT DO THAT AN… https://t.co/xsj7WumqTR— Franklin Leonard (@Franklin Leonard)1562100892.0
It turns out Rapinoe had every right to be proud.
I hope Megan Rapinoe scores and then pulls out a photo of Piers Morgan and rips it in half as her celebration— Gaby Kirschner (@Gaby Kirschner)1562086177.0
It never ceases to amaze how triggered weak little men like Trump and Piers Morgan become when their toxic masculin… https://t.co/uHAa0OB1rr— Bill Madden (@Bill Madden)1562107393.0
What's next for Rapinoe and the superstars who won the World Cup?
They're just going to keep dunking on Piers Morgan until the end of time.
@piersmorgan She took your advice and won the World Cup. Next?— Blank Canvas (@Blank Canvas)1562518154.0
If you're Team Megan, you can get a soccer scarf with her name, available here.
Or a poster with the stars of the 2019 USWNT World Cup champions, available here.
Today on twitter we’re roasting Phil Neville and Piers Morgan while celebrating Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle, Megan Ra… https://t.co/tzOf5j0X1r— Shaunito ✡️ (@Shaunito ✡️)1562676759.0