Lionel Messi's Instagram picture celebrating Argentina's recent Copa America victory has become the platform's most popular photo.
With a 1-0 triumph over Brazil, the Barcelona star led his national side to victory in the tournament. It is the attacker's first major championship with Argentina, after losing in three Copa America finals and a World Cup final.
Messi's Instagram photo of him clutching the trophy after the triumph at Maracana Stadium has over 21 million likes. Cristiano Ronaldo had previously held the record for the most sports-related posts.
Messi is currently a free agent after his contract at Barcelona expired.
After Diego Maradona's passing, the Juventus star's homage to the Argentina legend garnered 19.8 million likes.
For his efforts in Brazil, the 34-year-old was named player of the tournament.With four goals and five assists in the Copa America, he tied for first place with Colombia's Luis Diaz.
However, he is likely to sign a new contract with the club soon.
According to Goal.com he has agreed to take a 50% wage reduction in exchange for committing to a new five-year deal.
