Lionel Messi has celebrated his latest social media milestone - 500million followers on Instagram - by thanking his fans on the platform, even though the Inter Miami star still trails Cristiano Ronaldo by 122million. The 36-year-old Argentine is now the third most-followed Instagram account in the world behind Instagram's own brand account and Ronaldo. The 2022 World Cup winner reached new heights on social media after Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino warned that Messi is already showing signs of tiredness just two MLS games into the season. Lionel Messi shared his social media milestone just a day before Inter Miami faces Orlando CityHouston beat Miami 2-1 in last year's final. He and his Inter Miami teammates will attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2024 MLS season when they host Orlando City on Saturday.

Source: Metro March 01, 2024 23:34 UTC