The Timeless Chess Photo: A Look Back at Messi and Ronaldo’s Iconic Instagram Post

The iconic chess photo that broke the internet almost a year ago, featuring soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, has now been recreated by rap superstars Drake and J. Cole for a new music video. The scene appears in their latest offering, “First Person Shooter,” where the duo engage in a head-to-head duel over various games and activities.

The original chess photo, which went viral on social media, quickly garnered millions of likes on Instagram, with Ronaldo’s version receiving over 30 million likes in the first 24 hours. Since then, a total of 83.8 million likes have been accumulated between the posts by Ronaldo, Messi, and Louis Vuitton.

While Ronaldo may be the king of Instagram with the most followers on the platform, Messi can take pride in having two of the most-liked posts in Instagram history, including a photo of him holding the 2022 World Cup aloft. With eight Ballon d’Or wins and a World Cup victory with Argentina, Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest of all time is solidified.

As Drake poses the question in his latest track, “Who the GOAT?” The debate continues as fans eagerly await the joint tour of North America by Drake and J. Cole, set to kick off early next year.