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Andy Murray shares Lionel Messi’s witty reply to the famous “Can he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?” question. Read the full story from their Miami Open meeting.
A Legendary Encounter at the Miami Open
Andy Murray met Lionel Messi after the Argentine legend attended the 2025 Miami Open semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov. Following Djokovic’s dominant 6-2, 6-3 win, Messi shared a special moment with both the Serbian great and his coach, Murray.
Murray’s Million-Dollar Question for Messi
In classic British humor, Andy Murray took the opportunity to ask Messi the legendary football question:
“I asked him if he could do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke,” Murray revealed.
Messi’s witty reply?
“He responded ‘cállate la boca’ (Shut your mouth), which I think means yes in Spanish.”
The Joke Behind the Question
The phrase “Can he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?” has become a popular football meme, originally sparked in 2010 by English commentator Andy Gray. It was meant to challenge Lionel Messi’s adaptability in the physically demanding English Premier League, especially when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.
From Rival to Coach: Murray’s New Chapter
Despite joking after the 2024 Paris Olympics that he “never liked tennis,” Andy Murray returned to the sport in a new role—coaching his former rival, Novak Djokovic. Their collaboration has already shown results at the Miami Open.
Djokovic on Murray: “It’s Surreal”
Following his fourth-round win, Djokovic praised his coach:
“I’ve always had tremendous respect for Andy as a player, but now even more as a person,” he told Sky Sports.
“He’s fist pumping and jumping around the box. I mean, sometimes I pinch myself, I ask myself, ‘Is this real? Is this a dream?'”
Djokovic is now set to face teenage rising star Jakub Mensik in the final, aiming for his first title with Murray in his corner.
