In the Argentinian’s record-breaking post, Messi is seen smiling in glory, after his remarkable and memorable win against France, as he lifts the Fifa World cup trophy above his head.
His post on the social media platform has received more than 68 million likes, surpassing the previous record holder of an infamous picture of an egg which had 56.6 million likes.
The caption read: “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!!!”