Lance Armstrong Attacks Tadej Pogačar: A Feud That Shakes the Cycling World
The cycling world is once again witnessing a heated exchange as Lance Armstrong has launched another attack on Tadej Pogačar, the Slovenian star and two-time Tour de France champion. Armstrong, the disgraced former cycling legend, has never been shy about sharing his opinions, and his latest remarks have reignited tensions in the sport.
In a recent podcast, Armstrong criticized Pogačar’s performances, suggesting that the UAE Team Emirates leader benefits from a “suspiciously dominant” level of form. Without directly accusing the Slovenian of wrongdoing, Armstrong implied that modern cycling still faces questions about credibility. “We’ve seen this kind of dominance before,” he remarked, hinting at his own controversial past.
Pogačar, known for his calm demeanor, has yet to respond publicly, but his team has dismissed Armstrong’s comments as “baseless and unnecessary.” Many cycling fans and analysts have also condemned Armstrong’s words, arguing that his own history of doping scandals makes him an unreliable critic.
This is not the first time Armstrong has targeted Pogačar. Over the past year, he has repeatedly questioned the young star’s performances, often drawing comparisons to his own era of dominance before his downfall. Critics argue that Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, should refrain from casting doubt on today’s champions.
Despite the controversy, Pogačar remains focused on his goals, aiming for more victories in the upcoming season. Whether Armstrong’s accusations will affect his reputation remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—the feud between the disgraced American and cycling’s rising superstar continues to shake t
he sport.