Messi’s latest social media milestone. Lionel Messi, the legendary soccer player and winner of multiple Ballon d’Or awards, has achieved yet another incredible feat on Instagram. Over the weekend, his follower count surpassed a staggering 500 million, solidifying his position as one of the most popular figures on the platform.
With this remarkable achievement, Messi now stands as the third-most followed account on Instagram, trailing only the official Instagram account itself and his fierce soccer rival. It’s worth noting that Messi also holds the distinction of having the most followers among individuals residing in the United States, thanks to his role as the star player for Inter Miami’s MLS soccer team. This milestone is a testament to Messi’s immense global popularity and the admiration he garners from fans around the world.
Instagram’s account has the most followers with 669 million, but Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram with 662 million followers. However, Lionel Messi’s achievement of reaching 500 million followers shows his incredible popularity and support from fans. Both Messi and Ronaldo have massive followings and are beloved by their fans.
Messi’s World Cup celebratory post became the most-liked post in Instagram history with over 75.5 million likes. It’s amazing to see him reach the 500-million mark on Instagram, putting him in a league of his own. By the way, don’t forget to catch Messi and Inter Miami in their second match of the 2024 MLS season against L.A. Galaxy on Sunday night. You can stream it live with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Enjoy the game.
