Match point of the day! Andy Murray turns football pundit



Andy Murray, US Open champion and Olympic tennis gold medallist, is interrupting his pre-season training in Miami to become a football pundit for the day.

FIFA have persuaded Murray to take over their Twitter feed @FIFA.com at 4.30pm on December 11 to take questions from fans about his passion for football.

Ask Andy: FIFA posted this image of Andy Murray on their twitter account to preview the webchat

According to FIFA, Murray supports Hibernian as well as Barcelona and Arsenal and is also a fantasy football enthusiast.

Murray’s most controversial views on football came at the 2006 Wimbledon Championship during the World Cup when he was asked who he would be supporting during the tournament. He infamously replied: 'Anyone who England are playing.'

Scotsman Murray insisted his comments had been taken out of context and had only been part of his friendly banter with Tim Henman.

Down and out: Andy Murray reflects on his loss to Switzerland's Roger Federer during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena

The idea for Murray to talk about football came following discussions between FIFA and the world No 3’s management team XIX, who are keen for him to branch out from just talking about tennis.



Football and boxing are Murray’s other two favourite sports.

Twitter uses have to tweet their question to @FIFA.com and must include the hashtag #AskAndy by 4pm on December 9.



Hod rod: Murray played a friendly match against Andy Roddick at the Miami Tennis Cup earlier this month, as he begins preparations for the Australian Open