In a world-record Instagram post, Messi unknowingly lifted a fake World Cup trophy.
It has been discovered that the iconic photos of Lionel Messi hoisting the World Cup contain an FAKE trophy.
When the Argentine won the World Cup in Qatar last month, he finished his remarkable body of work.
Messi, who served as his nation's captain, raised the illustrious golden trophy in celebration of his team's thrilling victory.
However, the real cup was quickly removed from the field by Fifa officials as is customary, which some of the players at the time were unaware of.
Fans in the crowd brought a fake trophy down to the field, where players—including Messi—posted with it for pictures as if it were the real deal.
Even though it was a fake, the 35-year-old uploaded a number of pictures of himself holding the trophy to Instagram.
After surpassing the egg and receiving close to 75 million likes, the post went on to become the most liked in the history of the website.
Another image shows Angel Di Maria examining the trophy's base and determining that it is a fake.
Messi's wife Antonela was one of those who held the trophy, believing it to be authentic.
Messi was eventually informed by Di Maria that it was a hoax, and the two laughed together without displaying any signs of annoyance.
Many of the pictures were taken by photographer Fernando de la Orden, who also visited Manuel and Paula in Argentina, where the fake trophy is now displayed.
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