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The Inter Miami star has reached half a billion followers on social media platform Instagram, becoming the second person to reach the milestone.
Lionel Messi became the second person to reach 500 million followers on Instagram. The Argentine’s move to MLS club Inter Miami boosted his celebrity in the United States and opened up a new world of business opportunities for him.
The 36-year-old is one of the most famous faces on the planet and his late-career move to Miami has only increased his appeal. Last season, Messi led the Herons to the first trophy in the club’s history and he made a promising debut for the 2024 campaign.
Growing popularity
His incredible popularity has not only resulted in sellout crowds at every Inter Miami game, but it has also spurred interest in the league as a whole. “ Messi helped take this league to new heights and gave us momentum on a trajectory established in the years before building a league that players like him would want to be a part of,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber recently said.
For a decade and a half, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the global football landscape. For seven years they clashed in the heart of the Spanish Clásico rivalry and their competitive instincts pushed them to previously unimaginable heights.
So the news that Messi has reached half a billion followers on Instagram begs the question: how many does Cristiano Ronaldo have? Well Messi is the second most followed person on Instagram and it is his old rival who is ahead of him. Cristiano Ronaldo now has 662 million followers, after becoming the first person to surpass 500 million on social media.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
