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Lionel Messi Breaks Record For Most Liked Instagram Post

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Lionel Messi is feeling pretty good these days after he and his Argentinian teammates won the World Cup on Sunday. They took the game by a score of 4-3 on penalty kicks against France. Overall, it was the greatest final in the history of sports, and fans are still processing what they watched.

If you are a Messi fan, this win has been fantastic as it pretty well solidifies Messi as the GOAT when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo. Furthermore, the win makes it so that Messi has nothing left to prove. Now, he can enjoy the rest of his career, especially as he takes his talents to South Beach.

Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the FIFA World Cup during the arrival of the Argentina men’s national football team after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on December 20, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Following his big win, Messi took to Instagram to celebrate. After a couple of days, the post reached a whopping 62 million likes. Consequently, he now has the most-liked Instagram post of all time. This surpasses the infamous egg which had 56 million likes.

“CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!” Messi wrote in the post. “So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall, I can’t believe it…… Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.

“The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians… We did it!!! LET’S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!!”

Messi has never cared much for social media, so he probably won’t celebrate the record anytime soon. Regardless, this is a pretty cool achievement that speaks to how big this moment was for him.

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Salt Bae Roasted For Clout-Chasing At The World Cup

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Salt Bae gained prominence just a few years ago thanks to the viral clip of him sprinkling salt on some steak. His real name is Nusret Goekce, and his fame has skyrocketed since the viral moment. Overall, he is someone who has benefitted greatly from social media. Additionally, his restaurant has become a hot spot for those who want an exceptionally expensive meal.

As it turns out, Salt Bae was at the World Cup on Sunday where Argentina played France in the Final. Of course, by now you all know that Argentina took the win by a score of 4-3 in penalty kicks. Following this win, Salt Bae showed up on the field where he took numerous photos with the World Cup trophy.

Nusret Goekce, nicknamed Salt Bae, kisses the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Fans Have Had Enough Of Salt Bae

In numerous videos posted to social media, it became clear that Salt Bae was overstaying his welcome on the pitch. He was pestering numerous players for photos, all while touching and kissing the trophy, which is against FIFA rules. Additionally, players like Lionel Messi seemingly wanted nothing to do with him.

As for fans on Twitter, the reception towards Salt Bae was very much the same. Many seem to think that his fame and success are completely undeserved. Furthermore, others found his insistence on getting a photo to be disrespectful.

“Salt Bae pestering Messi has to be the perfect symbol for all the awful off-field shit hovering around and poisoning anything good about this World Cup. Dismal little character,” one Twitter user wrote. “Who slaps a world cup trophy like it’s a piece of meat? Weirdo!” another said.

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Lionel Messi’s Wife Antonella Helps Celebrate World Cup Win

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Lionel Messi has created some separation between himself and Ronaldo in the GOAT conversation. Messi came through and won his first World Cup on Sunday with a 4-3 victory over France. The Argentinian superstar scored two goals in the match, as well as a penalty to help seal the deal.

For Argentinians, this was a huge victory. It is their first World Cup victory in 36 years, and fans are elated. Overall, it was an amazing match, with Messi going toe-to-toe against Kylian Mbappe. Additionally, it was one of the most entertaining final games ever seen.

Lionel Messi of Argentina with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their sons celebrate following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi Receives Support From His Family

Throughout the World Cup, Messi received a ton of support from his wife Antonella, and their three kids. Antonella was a fixture at every single match as she could be seen with a nervous demeanor. You could tell this meant a lot to her, and her reactions said it all.

However, Antonella had every reason to celebrate on Sunday. In numerous pictures, Messi’s longtime partner could be seen with their three kids, enjoying every single moment of the win. Overall, it was a huge moment for the Messi family, and they will always remember this moment.

Antonella Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi celebrates the first goal of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

For Messi fans, yesterday was magical, and that will never change. At this point, it is safe to say that Messi is the GOAT of soccer. Hopefully, the Ronaldo fans out there can finally see the light on this issue.

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Lionel Messi of Argentina with his Antonella Roccuzzo wife and children after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Stefan Matzke – sampics/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Epic World Cup Final

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Just like the rest of us, Stephen A. was watching the World Cup Final yesterday. If you paid any attention to the game, you would know it was probably the best final ever played. Regardless of the sport, this was an incredible display of superstar talent that had us on the edge of our seats.

Overall, if you didn’t like the final, it’s because you were rooting for France. For neutral observers, this was simply a treat. People will be raving about this final for years to come, and with good reason. Stephen A. Smith will be one of those people, as he was stunned by what he was watching.

Stephen A. Smith attends Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” Premiere Event at Hollywood Athletic Club on December 07, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/WireImage)

Stephen A. Reacts

On today’s episode of First Take, Smith got to speak on the World Cup Final, and just how amazing it was to witness. Typically, Smith isn’t much of a soccer fan. His interests skew towards sports like basketball, football, and occasionally baseball and boxing. However, he couldn’t help but praise the most recent display of soccer excellence.

In the clip below, Smith breaks down how this World Cup was special because it had two superstars going at it. Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead his team to a victory, while Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick, despite the loss. Stephen A. felt like it was this superstar vs. superstar showdown that made the game so compelling.

Overall, it is very hard to argue with this assessment. When the best players give their best effort, more people are going to watch. No to mention, Mbappe and Messi are teammates at Paris Saint-Germain which made the game that much more fun.

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Lil Baby Shares Video For “The World Is Yours To Take”

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Lil Baby has released a music video for his 2022 FIFA World Cup song, “The World Is Yours To Take.” For the piece, Baby raps from the stadiums in Doha, Qatar intercut with highlights from the tournament.

“I’m excited to make history with Budweiser and close out the 2022 FIFA World Cup with this unforgettable video,” Lil Baby said. “Working with Director X and the amazing people from around the globe, we’re celebrating what it means to bring the world together and inspire people to chase those dreams.”

MORRISON, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 02: Lil Baby performs onstage during Day 2 of “Red Rocks Unpaused” 3-Day Music Festival presented by Visible at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 02, 2020 in Morrison, Colorado. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Visible)

The music video was helmed by Director X. It concludes with a behind-the-scenes montage. Argentinian rapper Paulo Londra and Brazilian musician Papatinho both make appearances.

The song itself features Tears For Fears’ classic hit, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”

Other artists included on the 2022 FIFA World Cup Soundtrack include Maluma, Nicki Minaj, Myriam Fares, and Jung Kook.

The music video comes following the conclusion of the World Cup final, which saw Argentina defeat France. The tightly contested match went to penalties before Lionel Messi finally lifted his first World Cup trophy. Messi scored twice in the match including a clutch goal in the 108th minute.

“WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!! I dreamed of it so many times, I wanted it so much that I still haven’t fallen, I can’t believe it,” Messi wrote on Instagram after the win. “The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of all fighting for the same dream.”

Check out the music video for “The World Is Yours To Take” below.

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World Cup: Lionel Messi Breaks Silence On Huge Win

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Yesterday, the World Cup was capped off by a massive game between Argentina and France. This was a showdown between two Paris Saint-Germain teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Early on, Argentina led 2-0, however, a pair of goals from Mbappe tied it up, forcing extra time.

From there, Messi scored his second goal of the game to take a 3-2 lead. Overall, it seemed like the game was over. However, once again, Mbappe scored to tie it on a penalty kick. This eventually forced penalties, where Argentina was finally able to close it all out.

Lionel Messi of Argentina and team celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

World Cup Celebration

This victory is Messi’s first at the World Cup. Quite frankly, many fans felt like he needed this win in order to grab GOAT status from Ronaldo. At this point, it is hard to argue against Messi. Following his big win, however, he did take to Instagram where he offered a message to his fellow Argentinians.

“CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!” Messi began. “So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall, I can’t believe it…… Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.

“The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians… We did it!!! LET’S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!!”

There is no doubt that this is the greatest moment of Messi’s career. He scored two goals in the final match and even had a goal in the penalty shootout. Not to mention, this might be the greatest Finale in any sport, ever.

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Drake Wins $1 Million Bet On Argentina Beating France In World Cup

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Argentina defeated France in the FIFA World Cup today, and Drake won big as a result. It was a nail-biting game between the two soccer titans, going to extra time and a shootout. While France’s powerhouse Kylian Mbappé scored thrice, Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi scored two of their seven total goals to secure the win. The Canadian artist bet $1 million on the Latin American country’s victory, and casino streamer Roshtein matched it for France.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR – DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi, Captain of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy following his team’s victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

“@roshtein my bet is in for tmrw @stake,” Drake wrote via Instagram on a screenshot of his bet. While both bet a million, Drake’s payout was $2,750,000, while Roshtein’s (real name Ishmale Schwartz) was $100,000 more. When Schwartz posted his bet, he wrote “Oui monsieur @champagnepapi vive la France @stake.”

While this ended up going great for the 6 God, many thought that he infected Argentina with the “Drake curse.” Moreover, he built a reputation for associating with teams that end up losing, even though there are always exceptions. However, it’s not hard to see why it’s become a thing. In October, Drake bet on FC Barcelona to beat Real Madrid, which was unsuccessful. The team even wore a special jersey as part of their Spotify partnership that featured the OVO owl.

After Drizzy posed with Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero for a picture, they lost the Champions League. In other sports, the trend also lines up. The Clemson Tigers won the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship, yet Drake wore an Alabama hoodie before the match. Also, there’s the case of once-undefeated boxer Anthony Joshua. He lost for the first time in his professional career against Andy Ruiz Jr. in June of 2019 after getting the Toronto rapper’s support.

What we know for sure is that Drake will keep winning. He announced recently that he’ll be going on tour next year, which is sure to get fans ecstatic.

What do you think of the World Cup and Drake’s bet? Did you put up money for your team and how did that turn out? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in sports, music, high risks, and the highest rewards.

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Drake Bet On Argentina For The World Cup Final, Which Has Fans On Edge

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Ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup final, Drake has let it be known that he is betting on Argentina to win the closing game against France. Depending on who you’re rooting for, this could be a good thing or a bad thing.

See, Drake doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to making bets or expressing fandom to certain athletes or teams. While he is known to make allusions to professional sports and athletes in his songs, as well as share photos of himself wearing team jerseys. However, his outward support has not always worked out in his favor.

Some examples of teams and athletes who have fallen victim to the “Drake curse” include Conor McGregor, who lost his fight in a fourth-round submission to Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, after McGregor shared a picture with the rapper in 2018. Just months later, Drake shared a video of him working out while wearing a University Of Alabama hoodie in support of their college football team. Just a week later, the Roll Tide would lose 44-16 to the Clemson Tigers.

Needless to say, Argentina fans are on edge.

Check out some of the hilarious fan reactions above.

The World Cup Final takes place tomorrow at 10 a.m. EST. You can stream the game on Peacock.