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Messi breaks the internet

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A photo gallery showcasing Lionel Messi celebrating Argentina’s FIFA World Cup victory has become the most-liked Instagram post of all time.

Just hours after posting the images the footballer received over 65 million likes, and the number is still growing.

His post surpassed the previous record holder – a simple picture of an egg – which had 57 million likes.

During the game Messi scored twice and won the Golden Ball for being judged the best player of the tournament.

“CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!” Messi’s Instagram post was captioned.

“So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall, I can’t believe it……

“Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim. The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians… We did it!!!

“LET’S GO ARGENTINA!!!”

11 Responses

  1. In my opinion Cristiano Ronaldo is better and he worked harder but it’s about time Messi gets some fame

  2. I’m not trying to turn you guys down but in my opinion I think ronaldo is better than Messi

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