Jason Cummings leaves fans in stitches with light-hearted Lionel Messi advice for Argentina v France World Cup final
JASON CUMMINGS has shared some final words of wisdom for Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup final in Qatar.
The ex-Rangers and Hibs striker had fans in stitches with a light-hearted social media post directed towards the Argentinian hero.
Cummings' Australia of course played against BOTH of today's finalists while in action earlier in the tournament.
In their first game of the group stage The Aussies took an early lead against Kylian Mbappe and France but eventually fell to a 4-1 defeat.
The Edinburgh born star came on as a second-half substitute that day which turned out to be his only appearance of the tournament.
He joined plenty of SPFL representatives in the squad including the likes of Celtic midfielder Aaron Mooy and former Scotland under 19s defender Harry Souttar.
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Graham Arnold's men had a run to be proud of too, they rallied back from their opening day defeat to qualify for the group stages after beating both Tunisia and Denmark.
A round of 16 date with Messi and Argentina however proved to a be a step too far in the end.
Australia had pulled one back from a two goal deficit but couldn't find a late equaliser and went out with a 2-1 defeat.
Speaking on his social media, Cummings showed off his swapped shirts from the clashes and even offered some advice to Messi ahead of France v Argentina today.
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An image with the tops of Sevilla's Argentinian defender Gonzalo Montiel and Jules Kunde of France read: "Can't believe we played both these top teams.
"My head is saying my heart is saying Argentina."
He then added a post with the light-hearted message to Messi, which read: "Do the basics right Leo.
"Don't play the occasion, play the game.
"All the best, Cumdog. @LeoMessi."
Plenty of the striker's friends and former team mates including John McGinn, Martin Boyle and Charlie Mulgrew were left laughing in the replies.
One fan even added: "What a picture, the GOAT and Messi in the same photo."
Meanwhile, Ryan Jack has opened up on his Rangers contract limbo and addressed talks over new deal.
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The 30-year-old midfielder’s deal runs out at the end of this season.
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