Top 20 Most Liked Instagram Posts As Of 2024 | Is Your Favorite Star On The List?

Lionel Messi is a gem on and off the field. With a whopping 504M followers on Instagram, he still is the owner of the most liked Instagram posts in 2024. Yes, “posts,” you heard it right!

While the post of his World Cup 2022 celebration is still the numero uno, we also have his post of sleeping with the World Cup as one of the most popular ones.

Further, with Messi topping the chart, we also have Cristiano Ronaldo holding the record for some of the most loved Instagram posts. Is your favorite star on the list?

So, check out this Social Media Magazine list of the 20 most liked Instagram posts in 2024. Let’s wind the year in style!

Top 20 Most Liked Instagram Posts Of 2024 | Have You Missed Any Of These?

The most liked Instagram posts tickle our emotions. Some posts resonate with our passion for a star like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, or some share our love for our nation or the things we love.

Further, in any way or other, these posts are about connections, nostalgia, happiness, memories, and more! Here is the list of the top 20 IG posts from us!

Now, the list is made based on the latest data available. So, when you see them, the number of likes may be even higher.

1. Lionel Messi Lifting The World Cup

“CAMPEONES DEL MUNDO!!!!!!! 🌎🏆!” – This is what this Lionel Messi IG post says. Shared on 19th December 2022, this post has already crossed the mark of 74,986,356 likes. There are 20,99,476 comments on this post at present.

The GOAT has further written in the post, “So many times I dreamed it, so many times I wanted it, I still haven’t fallen, I can’t believe it……”

He also went on to thank his family and supporters in this post. It is the forever moment of pride and nostalgia for Argentina and Messi fans.

2. The World Record Egg

It’s unbelievable to find the image of an egg becoming one of the most liked Instagram posts. The post says, “Let’s set a world record together and get the most liked post on Instagram.”

Further, while sharing on January 4, 2019, the aim was to surpass the popularity of Kylie Jenner. It indeed has set a world record with 60,917,718 likes to date.

3. Messi Taking A Nap With The Trophy

“Buen día!” or Good Day, this is what this Lionel Messi IG post says. The post on 20th December 2022 has garnered 54,137,706 likes.

The post is nothing short of a “Dream Come True” moment for Messi and Argentina followers. However, it’s sad that we will not get to see more of the GOAT in the blue and white Jersey.

4. Ronaldo And Messi Playing Chess

Uhu! Here comes my favorite. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the reasons why I love soccer. Nevertheless, when this post came up on Ronaldo’s IG account, people were crazy seeing the two bests together.

Shared on 19th November 2022, the post has  42,107,262 likes. It was a paid partnership with Louis Vuitton and it stated that “Victory is a State of Mind.”

5. Lionel Messi With The World Cup In The Flight

Lionel Messi was indeed living the best days, and he kept sharing glimpses of his team’s dream run in the World Cup. So, next on the list is Lionel Messi, sitting with the World Cup Trophy inside a flight.

This is another December 19, 2022 post going viral and to date, it has 41,508,141 likes.

6. Lionel Messi Celebrating His World Cup Victory With Teammates

Here comes another World Cup snap from Lionel Messi’s IG account. Here, the Argentinian Forward is seen holding the World Cup Trophy and rejoicing with his friends.

This post came up on Instagram on 22nd December 2022 and today it has 33,998,480 likes.

7. Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Al Nassr FC

Like the field, Ronaldo and Messi are matching their steps on Instagram also. So, here comes the moment of Ronaldo joining Al Nassr FC.

Also, it has 33,844,363 likes and it became an instant hit after 31st December 2022.

8. Sunset Or Fire?

With 33,712,288 likes, this surreal sunset video is one of the most liked Instagram posts. This reel came up on Instagram on 5th August 2023 and it is also one of the most popular IG reels.

9. Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving The Field After The Portugal Defeat In World Cup

We all had tears in our eyes when Portugal had to bite the dust against Morocco in the last World Cup. King Cristiano left the field in disappointment.

This post (11th December 2022) echoed his feelings. As he wrote that he fought hard to put his country on the highest pedestal, we all felt that!

We were even shattered as we all were expecting a Messi vs. Ronaldo run at the World Cup. The post has 33,616,445 likes right now.

10. The Last Instagram Post Of XXXTentacion

The only picture of XXXTentacion, the famous rapper, was his last post on Instagram. This upside down photo was shared with a tagline of “LOVE IS WAR” on 20th May 2018.

Surprisingly, he was murdered on 18th June 2018. His last Instagram post received 33,664,606 likes, and it has been one of the most liked Instagram posts.

People were again in shock when an eerie video of the rapper attending his own funeral came up on his IG account after his death.

11. Messi And Ronaldo Face off Over A Game Of Chess (On Leo Messi’s IG Wall)

This is the same Louis Vuitton paid partnership photo securing the 4th position among the most liked Instagram posts.

Nevertheless, this time, the post comes on Lionel Messi’s wall. This post of November 19, 2022 has 32,398,199 likes to date.

12. It’s Twins! Cristiano And His Partner Break The News

We all were elated knowing Ronaldo and his partner were going to have twins. Ronaldo broke this news with the most adorable post on Instagram.

This October 28th 2021 post has 32,014,501 likes as I write this article.

13. Ronaldo Honoring Pele

This post is all hearts! “Rest In Peace King Pele,” this is what Cristiano Ronaldo wrote after the demise of Pele. In this post Ronaldo addressed him as “eternal King “ and said that he will be forever in the memory of football lovers.

Ronaldo shared this post on 30th December 2022, and it has garnered 31,831,486 likes.

14. The Animals Are Getting Confused

This is one of the funniest reels, and most liked Instagram posts. Here, the animals get confused as people prank them by wearing animal masks.

This February 2024 post has 31,266,090 likes.

15. Lionel Messi Celebrating His Win Against Croatia

Messi was all smiles as Argentina snatched a victory against Croatia in the 2022 World Cup. Here, he is sharing the moment with Julián Alvarez.

In this semifinal match, Argentina defeated Croatia by 3-0, and the two players in the photo were the ones to score. Alvarez scored two goals.

Nevertheless, this post came on Instagram on 14th December 2022, and right now, it has 29,329,397 likes.

16. Fans Celebrating Ronaldo’s Entry To Al Nassar FC

Again, it’s Ronaldo magic! The fans celebrate him joining Al Nassar FC. Posted on 4th January 2023, this post currently has 27,475,980 likes.

17. Ronaldo On The Field In A Friendly Match

The Riyadh ST XI and Paris Saint-Germain had a friendly match in January 2023. A snap of Ronaldo from the event became viral.

Here, the soccer star is seen in action. Further, this 20th January 2023 post has 27,427,977 likes.

18. Zendaya’s Post On The Birthday Of Tom Holland

I love this post, soaked in romance! This black and white IG post is showing all the colors of love as Zendaya wishes her boyfriend Tom Holland on his birthday. She writes,

This photo was posted on 1st June 2022 and it sits as number 18 with 26,255,712 likes.

19. Lionel Messi Remembering Pele

This is one of the best and most liked Instagram posts, with Messi paying an ode to Pele, the magician of football.

This post of 30th December 2022 has 25,657,876 likes.

20. Kylian Mbappé Joining Real Madrid

Here is another soccer star, the French Captain Kylian Mbappé is making his presence felt on Instagram. On 3rd June 2024, he shared a post announcing his association with Real Madrid.

The post has already received 25,570,230 likes.

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