Most liked Instagram post

Lionel Messi made a heartfelt post thanking his teammates, family and fans along with photos of him celebrating Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph.

Messi had put Argentina ahead in the first half by converting a penalty in the first half and Angel Di Maria doubled the lead towards the end of the first 45 minutes. Messi then made a heartfelt post on Instagram thanking his teammates, family and the Argentina fans alongwith photos of him celebrating with the trophy. It was for an advertisement campaign by a clothing label but also a rare moment that brought the two players together outside the pitch. The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the dream of all Argentines... While it seemed like a straightforward affair for much of the final with Argentina overwhelming a seemingly drained France side, Kylian Mbappe's extraordinary brace at the beginning of the last 10 minutes of regular time turned the match into a thrilling potboiler that has been hailed as one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time. Messi himself scored twice, including a goal late in extra time which seemingly sealed the deal at last for Argentina.

As Kylian Mbappe almost ruined La Albiceleste's hopes of bringing home the World Cup for the first time after 1986 with a sublime hat-trick, Leo Messi and Co.

As Kylian Mbappe almost ruined La Albiceleste’s hopes of bringing home the World Cup for the first time after 1986 with a sublime hat-trick, Leo Messi and Co. [Most liked Instagram post ever: Messi beats world-record egg and Ronaldo](/en-gb/2022/12/20/most-liked-instagram-post-ever-messi-beats-world-record-egg-and-ronaldo/) [Luka Modric feels Argentina hero Lionel Messi is the GOAT and not Cristiano Ronaldo](/en-gb/2022/12/14/luka-modric-feels-argentina-hero-lionel-messi-is-the-goat-and-not-cristiano-ronaldo/) Earlier, it was Cristiano Ronaldo’s post for Louis Vuitton in a picture alongside Lionel Messi that was the most liked picture on the platform with 38 million likes.

Lionel Messi continues to break records, now he has broken a digital one to go along with his FIFA World Cup triumph.

[Lionel Messi](https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Messi-holding-the-World-Cup-trophy-Best-images-of-Argentina-becoming-champions-20221218-0051.html) scored two goals in the final and placed himself fourth on the all-time scoring list of World Cup goals at 13. [Kylian Mbappé](https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Mesut-Ozil-mocks-France-after-loss-to-Argentina-in-the-World-Cup-final-20221218-0073.html) scored two goals to take the match into extra time. [ Lionel Messi](https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Its-the-most-beautiful-thing-Lionel-Messi-reacts-after-winning-the-World-Cup-20221218-0053.html) and the national team of Argentina is thinking after winning the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Lionel Messi took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note for his supporters. Messi Instagram picture has become the most liked post by a sportsperson.

Argentina won its third FIFA World Cup and its first since 1986. On Sunday, Argentina came out victorious in the thrilling final in what was the last World Cup tournament for Messi. "No, I'm not going to retire from the Argentina national team. The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of everyone fighting for the same dream that was also that of all Argentines... The post has gathered 42.7 million likes in 16 hours. The football legend posted a series of pictures of himself and his team holding onto the FIFA World Cup’s prestigious Jules Rimet trophy.

Lionel Messi looks set to take top spot with Instagram's most-liked post following his World Cup triumph, but what else is up there? Here's the current top ...

Though, it has ticked up a little bit since losing out to the footballing icon. He’s also toppled long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who previously held second and third place with separate posts. Previously, the top spot was held by a photo of an egg.

Lionel Messi Has Uploaded the Most Liked Image by a Sportsperson in Instagram History: With the most-liked Instagram picture being an egg posted in 2019.

The current record is held by Christ Godfrey, who uploaded a photo of an egg in January 2019 and it went on to get 56.1 million likes. Messi’s upload garnered 42.5 million likes in just 16 hours and in the process, surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s post from last month which was a Louis Vuitton advert ahead of the World Cup. After getting his hands on the coveted trophy, Messi uploaded a post that included ten images of himself and his teammates celebrating. The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of all fighting for the same dream.” I dreamed of it so many times, I wanted it so much that I still haven’t fallen, I can’t believe it. [Lionel Messi’s](http://www.hypebeast.com/tags/lionel-messi) post of him holding the World Cup trophy has become the most liked picture in the history of Instagram — overtaking [the image of an egg posted by Christ Godfrey in 2019](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOGulcndj-/).

Less than 24 hours since he lifted the World Cup trophy at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Lionel Messi's heartfelt note has become the most liked Instagram ...

I want to enjoy a couple of more matches being a world champion.” Lionel Messi’s World Cup champion Instagram post has so far 56 million likes. It was for an advertisement campaign by a clothing label but also a rare moment that brought the two players together outside the pitch.

LIONEL MESSI has got one over Cristiano Ronaldo again.That's because his World Cup Instagram picture has become the most-liked post by a sportsperso.

[Manchester United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) contract terminated. [to a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6943596/lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe-world-cup-fist-pump-argentina/). [the final against France.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6918004/argentina-france-penalties-world-cup-final-live-result-lionel-messi/) [of the duo playing chess together](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6717532/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-chess-world-cup/). [lifting the World Cup](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6944399/lionel-messi-diego-maradona-argentina-aloft-world-cup/) trophy, now has a whopping 57.4m likes. [Argentina](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/12636/argentina/) ace overhauled a picture of an egg from the account @world_record_egg that somehow has just over 56.1million likes.

Lionel Messi finally won a FIFA World Cup with Argentina, sparking celebrations all around the world. Messi scored two goals in the final against France in a ...

Messi twice gave Argentina the lead, at 1-0 on a 23rd-minute penalty and 3-2 in the 108th minute. The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the dream of all Argentines... Messi scored two goals in the final against France in a thriller that ended 3-3 in extra time, before [Argentina prevailed 4-2 on penalties](https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-2022-argentina-vs-france/article66278377.ece). His post surpassed the previously held record of 56.2 million likes held by Chris Godfrey’s photo of an egg. Thank you very much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. Messi’s social media update first crossed Cristiano Ronaldo’s photo of Messi and him playing chess, advertising for Louis Vuitton.

The post is the second-most-liked in Instagram history — and the most for any sports-related post. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo teamed up to break that same ...

[post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmB-vaEoR5z/) following Portugal’s elimination has over 31 million likes — good for eighth-most all-time. Lionel Messi’s maiden World Cup win has elevated him in discussions about the greatest soccer players of all time. [photo](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWkQIrNiwK/) with the World Cup trophy on the plane ride back to Argentina and a [photo](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmYyND_OYMl/) of him sleeping with the trophy — have garnered 36 million (4th all-time) and 32 million likes (7th all-time), respectively.

The World Cup final triggered the most traffic in the history of Google and has Messi set for a pair of social media milestones.

It was liked by 48 million people in the first 20 hours, passing the post with the second-most likes, which was a photo of Ronaldo and Messi in a Louis Vuitton ad last month of the duo [playing chess](https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJqW1ZtmIl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). Ronaldo’s post of the image was liked 42 million times, while the same [image](https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJqVDBtRsq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) from Messi had 32 million likes, fifth-most all time for the platform. Sponsors pay Messi more than $50 million a year to align themselves with the superstar, and part of the allure is the massive following he has on social media. Messi added five million followers on Sunday, and 20 million over the past 30 days, according to Social Blade, a social media analytics platform. The game captured the attention of the world on TV and online. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.sportico.com/t/cristiano-ronaldo/), who has 518 million followers.