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Peter Drury for Messi's 1000th game excites fans as Argentina and Australia battle for World Cup 2022 QF berth

By Sunita Iyer  |  First Published Dec 4, 2022, 12:56 AM IST

Peter Drury, known by many as the most articulate commentator in the football world, provided commentary during Argentina's Qatar World Cup 2022 knockout stage clash against Australia on Saturday.


Premier League supporters know the value of the renowned Peter Drury's voice and commentary during a pivotal game. He is currently the most insightful and poetic football expert. Since the 54-year-old relocated to provide his voice to American viewers at the start of the league season this year, he has been much missed by many fans worldwide.

Now an official commentator for NBC Sports, Peter Drury took the mic for Argentina's round of 16 clash against Australia, sparking massive excitement among fans. The football expert was expected to commentate the South American giant's game against Poland earlier this week, but instead, he was behind the mic for Saudi Arabia's match against Mexico.

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Saturday night's clash is legendary forward Lionel Messi's 1,000th career appearance as Argentina and Australia do battle for a place in the quarter-finals.

"Peter Drury's commentary on #ARG vs #AUS. Messi's goal with an iconic Poetry," noted one fan of the iconic commentatory on Twitter.

"You always feel the notch whenever @peterdrury_ takes on the commentary position. You enjoy a spectacular poetic commentary full on grammar. Best commentator in the history of football," stated another enthusiast.

A third supporter said, "Enjoying Messi's 1,000th career game with @PoeticPeter on the commentary. Let's enjoy."

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Here's a look at some of the other reactions:

Enjoying Messi's 1,000th career game with on the commentary. Let's enjoy ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™ pic.twitter.com/La61WUGJ22

โ€” Starboy Komuredi (@komuredi)

You always feel the notch whenever takes on the commentary position. You enjoy a spectacular poetic commentary full on grammar. Best commentator in the history of football.

โ€” Kwabena OT๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@Otabil305)

Peter Drury's commentary on vs
Messi's goal with an iconic Poetry โค๏ธ

โ€” Mohsin (@RMohsin17)

Another poetic Peter Drury intro! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

โ€” #Pitchside. (@PetaTabu)

watching a football game w peter drury as the commentator makes the game a hundred percent better .

โ€” erling whoreland . (@_Tshediiso_)

guys, did you hear what we heard here, or are we hallucinating? ๐Ÿ˜ณ pic.twitter.com/yVy1JQWSL6

โ€” HฮžZฮžKIAH (@HezekiahTVT)

is class pic.twitter.com/lCZTc2LPtq

โ€” Rebecca Sibanda (@SibandaRebecca)

What a player 7 ballon dor
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THANKS KING MESSSSIIIIIIIII VIA PETER DRURY S VOICE

Ar๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทgertina 1:0 Aus

โ€” Amukelani Evans Mabasa ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ (@MOGworldwide)

Anticipating another show of class of Messi narrated by one Peter drury

โ€” ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ค๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ฌโš“ (@dickyvikes)

More than for Messi & Argentina, am watching this for Peter Drury. Signore Messi, slam one in per favore to unleash Poet Drury๐Ÿ™

โ€” Rahul (@anpadhCS)

Messi goal gonna send Peter Drury to heaven and back to Earth

โ€” Morai wa Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ #Qatar2022 (@dnkoni)

Peter Drury in the commentary box.

The MAGIC MAN is in the field.

Someone please control my emotions and excitement. This is going to be a huge night.

My prediction: 3-0 Argentina ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท

โ€” Kartik Gupta (@Kartik10081)

Peter Drury commentating on a Lionel Messi game again๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

โ€” Barca Visualised (@FCTotalFootball)

Theyโ€™ve given Messiโ€™s 1000th game to Peter Drury in case of a madness lmao

โ€” Kanor (@kanorcarboo)

Peter Drury plus Messi is a football poet!

โ€” Maroz (@marozbslmh)

Peter Drury is back ๐Ÿ,
Imagine Messi scores and Peter Drury starts his poem ๐Ÿ˜ป

โ€” YOUSUF๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทโšฝ (@darusuf13)

Itโ€™s Argentina , itโ€™s Peter Drury , itโ€™s Messi โ€ฆ.๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน
Gonna be an entertaining evening .
Ski mask way pic.twitter.com/oJEJHdtO7S

โ€” Papi ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ (@papiyoungking)

Forget Messi and Ronaldo. Peter Drury is the very heart of our football nights ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โ€” Ronique (@TheRoro95)
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