Messi has the most liked post on Instagram.
The previous most-liked Instagram post record was held by an egg.
Messi has also been responsible for breaking some other records lately. Let's have a look.
Even off the field, Messi is breaking records after the FIFA world cup 2022. His post-world-cup celebration photo on Instagram is the most liked post on the social media platform. Here, we will have a look at this most-liked Instagram picture. However, that’s not all the record Lionel Messi and the world cup match have broken off late. Let’s unpack all details one by one.
Messi's picture is the most-liked Instagram post of all time
In his Instagram post, Messi thanked his family and fans and lauded the Argentinian spirit. A loose translation of his photo caption reads, “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!! 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 DAMN!!!!! We're seeing each other very soon…”
This particular Instagram carousel that garnered the most number of likes consists of photos showing Messi lifting the world cup, Messi kissing the world cup trophy, some candid on-ground post-match celebration moments, and the whole Argentinian team celebrating on the FIFA podium.
Before Messi, the most-liked Instagram post record was held by an egg. So, it goes without saying his picture is definitely more deserving of that record.
More than a million fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup win pic.twitter.com/SjAvmoiSaO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 19, 2022
Meanwhile, there have been reports of Messi being evacuated by helicopter as masses swarmed the winning team’s bus in Argentina.
If offline this is the situation, then you may be amazed to know that Google Search marked its highest-ever traffic in 25 years, during the FIFA World Cup 2022 finale. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai tweeted:
One of the greatest games ever. Well played Argentina and France. Jogo Bonito. Nobody deserves it more than #messi, imho the greatest ever to play the game. What a swansong. #FIFAWorldCup
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 18, 2022
Search recorded its highest ever traffic in 25 years during the final of #FIFAWorldCup , it was like the entire world was searching about one thing!
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 19, 2022
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