A look at how Lionel Messi continues to capture the world’s attention — from holding the record for the most-liked post in Instagram history to his recent emotional return to Camp Nou.
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi recently made headlines after being spotted at the new Spotify Camp Nou, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. His latest Instagram post from the visit quickly went viral, drawing millions of likes and nostalgic reactions from Barcelona supporters.
But did you know? Despite the buzz, Lionel Messi dominates the list of the most-liked posts in Instagram history, holding not just one but two spots in the top three.
At number one sits Messi’s iconic post celebrating Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup victory, shared on December 18, 2022. The series of photos, showing him lifting the trophy in pure joy, has amassed a staggering 74.7 million likes, making it the most-liked post ever on Instagram.
In second place is the famous “World Record Egg” — a simple picture of an egg posted on January 4, 2019, which gained viral fame for its quirky mission to become the most-liked photo on the platform. It currently holds around 60.6 million likes but has since been dethroned by Messi’s historic World Cup post.
Remarkably, Messi appears again in third place with a more personal moment — a photo of him in bed holding the World Cup trophy, posted on December 20, 2022. This intimate snapshot captured the emotion and relief following Argentina’s triumph in Qatar, earning over 53.7 million likes worldwide.
Even today, Messi continues to create moments that captivate millions. Recently, he once again made headlines with a surprise visit to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, which is currently undergoing reconstruction. He shared photos on Instagram of himself on the empty pitch, which quickly amassed over 26 million likes, placing it among the platform’s top 20 most-liked posts.
