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Lionel Messi’s World Cup victory post breaks Instagram record, becoming most liked ever

Damilola A.
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Published: December 20, 2022
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On December 18, 2022, soccer superstar Lionel Messi made Instagram history with a post featuring photos of him and his teammates celebrating their victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The post, which was shared on Messi’s personal Instagram account, quickly became a hit, racking up 10 million likes in just 39 minutes.

The following day, the post reached a new milestone, becoming the most-liked Instagram post in the first 24 hours of its sharing.

The post garnered an impressive 50 million likes, making it the most-liked post ever for a sportsperson and breaking the previous record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo’s photo with Messi, which was shared on November 19, 2022, had received 42 million likes.

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On December 20, 2022, the post reached an even greater milestone, surpassing the record previously held by the infamous “egg” photo and reaching a staggering 56 million likes.

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Fans of Messi and soccer enthusiasts alike have taken to the comments section to express their excitement and congratulations for the athlete’s achievement. Many have called the photo a “historic moment” and a “dream come true.”

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