Audio By Carbonatix
By winning the World Cup on Sunday, many fans believe Lionel Messi has settled the GOAT debate between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And on the social media front, the 35-year-old has outdone his rival – who has more than 500 million followers – with his latest Instagram post, too.
Soon after becoming a world champion, Messi shared an image of him holding the World Cup trophy during Argentina’s celebrations.
“CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!,” he posted. “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.
-Advertisement-
“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 DAMN!!!!!We’re seeing each other very soon.”
The picture, as of Tuesday morning, has received more than 55 million likes on Instagram, which is now the most for a sportsperson on the site.
It has surpassed Ronaldo’s post of the duo sitting together at a chessboard for a collaboration with Louis Vuitton ahead of the World Cup, which stands at almost 42 million likes.
However, Messi’s is still not Instagram’s most successful ever post.
World record egg currently holds the title with 56 million likes, but Messi could find himself topping the charts very soon.
Messi played a captain’s role in Argentina’s win over France on Sunday, the South Americans’ third World Cup title and first in 36 years.
Messi scored twice, while Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick as the two sides drew 3-3 in extra time to send it to penalties.
Argentina would go on to score all four of their spot-kicks, stealing the crown from the reigning champions, who missed two of theirs.
Messi posted another Instagram picture with him holding the World Cup on Monday afternoon as he travelled back to Argentina on a plane with the Jules Rimet trophy.
Latest Stories
-
Sophia Akuffo didn’t resign over Torkornoo’s removal – Kwakye Ofosu
23 minutes -
Government ends diesel fuel relief ahead of June pricing window
29 minutes -
Bossman Asare resigned voluntarily, government didn’t pressure him – Kwakye Ofosu
32 minutes -
Military deployed to Bawku SHS after student rampage over exam malpractice crackdown
35 minutes -
Roads Ministry must disclose full details of road contracts – MFWA
37 minutes -
Two jailed over armed robbery attack on New Edubiase fuel station
38 minutes -
IAEA backs Ghana’s nuclear readiness amid Africa’s growing energy transition
42 minutes -
Tema West MP demands urgent probe into missing Constituency Women’s Organiser
46 minutes -
Church of Pentecost Chairman calls on Nkwanta residents to embrace peace
49 minutes -
Mahama presides over 48th Change of Guards Parade at the Presidency
53 minutes -
Mahama receives letters of credence from seven new envoys
56 minutes -
IAEA, FAO targets Striga threat to legume production in Africa
59 minutes -
Africa must turn gas wealth into prosperity – Leaders declare
1 hour -
Ghana positions itself as preferred outsourcing hub at London roundtable
1 hour -
Police arrest suspect in murder of UCC student Innocentia Avinu
1 hour