Messi breaks the internet with his photo lifting the World Cup trophy

Footballer Lionel Messi has made history after his photo holding the World Cup trophy become the most liked picture on Instagram.

The photo in question has accumulated over 60 million likes breaking the record that was set by an egg picture a few years ago.

At the same time, Messi has accumulated over 400 million followers.

"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 of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also one of all Argentinians. We did it!!! LET'S GO ARGENTINA DAMN," Messi captioned the photos. 

Messi's photo has over 60 million likes and counting surpassing the previous record that was held by an egg since 2019, which has 56.4m likes.

It has also surpassed the likes of his photo with Ronaldo that was posted on Ronaldo's page.

Messi is the second most followed person on the photo and video-sharing platform after Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has over 500 million followers- the first human being to achieve such a milestone on Instagram.

He celebrated the milestone a few weeks ago with a message to his fans and followers across the world.

"𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🙌🏽My life, career, and thoughts, are shared with you, always. You are part of my story and together we´ve achieved so much. More than I could dream. In every post, each moment, your support. Thank you! 🙏🏽," Ronaldo wrote. 

Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after going into the penalty shootout with France.

The match ended with a 3-3 draw and France lost to Messi's side in the penalty shootout.

The worldwide watched game saw Argentina winning 4 goals against France who managed 2 in the penalties.

Before the penalties, both teams had a draw of 3 goals each.  

The winning champions will receive a hefty Sh5.61 while the runners-up will get $30m (Sh3.70 billion).

In the first half, Argentina stars Leonel Messi and Angel Di Maria placed the South American side in lead with a score of 2-0 

This was after Messi struck into the back of the net a penalty against France.