Lance Armstrong was the face of the cycling sport in the 2000s. The Legend dominated almost every major tournament during his prime form. However, serious charges of using PEDs snatched everything away from Armstrong. His 7 Tour de France titles got stripped.
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Even after a decade of his conviction, people are still interested in Armstrong’s recent ventures. Irish journalist Paul Kimmage also wanted something similar. Paul Kimmage played a major role in bringing out Armstrong’s controversy back then.
The Feud between Lance Armstrong and Paul Kimmage
However, fans were not sure whether Kimmage genuinely wants to cover Armstrong’s story or just wanted to settle old scores. Recently he revealed his angle on the doping controversy in a two-part news piece. He put serious allegations against Armstrong and called him a ‘cancer’ to the world of cycling.
🤔. @PaulKimmage – you’re a 🤡. Move on dude. https://t.co/nrYfEGEPMo pic.twitter.com/dH8xkRb5Fj
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) November 25, 2022
Lance Armstrong didn’t take this incident lightly and bashed Paul on Twitter. He tweeted “@PaulKimmage – you’re a [Joker emoji]. Move on dude.” The tweet sparked a new controversy between the old foes.
Lance also attached a picture in the tweet. The picture featured in an old email from Paul dated back in August 2022. The Irish journalist was asking Lance Armstrong to come up for an interview. Armstrong wouldn’t have probably replied to Kimmage’s request.
Fans’ reaction to the latest spat
After Armstrong’s bold tweet, this online spat expectedly garnered a lot of reactions from the fans. The controversy is getting mixed reactions from both sides. One fan supported Paul and questioned Lance.
Wait, so the guy who was right all along is somehow the clown in this situation?
— Kenny G. (@maxpower2911) November 25, 2022
Another fan supported Lance Armstrong and claimed that even after taking drugs, nobody can win seven consecutive Tour De France titles.
Far as Im concerned, back then EVERY Pro doped.
And Armstrong was the best rider. 7 times.
Yes, he lied.
He still won 7 Tours. Two after testicular cancer.
No other human, doped or not, will achieve that feat. Or close to it.
That cant ever be taken away
— BeeBoy (@beezlebutt) November 26, 2022
One fan still considers Armstrong to be the best plate cyclist ever. He also thanked Armstrong for his podcasts.
Still to the day, if you ask any of the peloton riders of those 7 years who was the strongest and best cyclist ! Answer would be Lance the goat Armstrong !! Thanks for your podcast thank for inspiring so many people! Reporter = will never do a thing but talk about others
— Alvaro Rivera Velado (@arivera287) November 26, 2022
An angry fan of cycling bashed Armstrong’s comment box saying that he is still a cheater
You’re the cheat
You’re the clown 🤡
You will always beThat will stay with you always
For the damage you did to sport & peoples livesWe should thank our lucky stars for people of integrity and honour and determination like @PaulKimmage
— Ciaran Deely (@CiDeely) November 26, 2022
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One of Armstrong’s fans sarcastically advised him to do the interview as it would be like one of his charity
I think you should. It only benefits him, but sometimes charity is a good thing. It would be a interesting Forward podcast. It was have to be released unedited.
— Richard Yeates (@yearic) November 25, 2022
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Kimmage hasn’t said or given any reply to the tweet. While fans continue to express their love and hatred for both celebrities, what do you think? Should Lance and Paul hold an unfiltered interview? Or should they just really move 0n? Let us know in the comment box.
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