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Most popular Instagram post of all time belongs to Lionel Messi's World Cup update

Lionel Messi's triumphant celebration after Argentina's World Cup victory has become Instagram's most-liked post ever, surpassing 65 million likes and still climbing. Argentina triumphed over France in a nail-biting final on Sunday in Qatar, marking their first World Cup victory.

Record-breaking Instagram post by Lionel Messi on the World Cup garners the most likes ever
Record-breaking Instagram post by Lionel Messi on the World Cup garners the most likes ever

Most popular Instagram post of all time belongs to Lionel Messi's World Cup update

In a remarkable turn of events, football legend Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most-liked post on Instagram. His jubilant celebration of Argentina's World Cup win in Qatar has surpassed the previous record, held by an egg image.

The egg image, posted by the Instagram account @world_record_egg, was initially intended as a demonstration vote against a star, encouraging people to engage with the photo to dethrone the then-record holder, Kylie Jenner. The egg image, with its simple yet intriguing premise, gained popularity and managed to break Jenner's record, amassing over 53 million likes.

However, Messi's post, a gallery of him celebrating Argentina's historic victory, has taken the crown. As of publishing, the post has received over 65 million likes, a number that continues to grow. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Messi, who has already made history on the football field.

Messi holds the record for the most appearances in World Cup events by a male player, with 25. He is also the first individual to assist at five different World Cups. Additionally, he has the record for the most World Cup Man of the Match awards, with 11. His latest Instagram post has added another record to his impressive collection.

Chris Godfrey, a British marketing executive, claimed responsibility for creating the record-breaking egg image on Instagram. The egg was initially intended to obtain as many likes as possible, without any advertising scheme. However, Messi's post, celebrating a moment of pure joy and national pride, has resonated with millions, making it the most-liked Instagram post ever.

Argentina's World Cup victory in Qatar marked their first victory in 36 years, and Messi's performance was a significant part of their success. His record-breaking Instagram post serves as a testament to his enduring popularity and the impact he continues to have, both on and off the football field.

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