THIS Lionel Messi photograph breaks record on Instagram, trumps even Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi’s post has garnered over 20 million like on the social media platform. Cristiano Ronaldo previously set the record in 2020 for his tribute post to Diego Maradona.

Lionel Messi is used to breaking plenty of records on the football field. The Argentina captain added a feather to his glittering cap by leading his side to the Copa America 2021 title. A week on from Messi's conquering of the Copa America with Argentina, the No.10 has broken yet another record. This time, though, his feat has come away from the football pitch and in a field wherein he's not used to breaking records. Messi’s Instagram post of himself with the Copa America trophy has become the platform's most-liked sports photograph, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's most paying tribute to Diego Maradona after his passing on November 25, 2020. This is the much talked-about Instagram post by Messi…