Lionel Messi may be the greatest footballer who ever lived, but even that can’t stop him from being the subject of countless internet memes.
Whether created by Messi disciples or Cristiano Ronaldo apostles, these memes have been posted, shared and liked by millions around the world, celebrating and mocking football’s most iconic superstar.
Without further ado, let’s enjoy some glorious ones messiah memes
The diminutive Argentine maestro has benefited from his short stature on the pitch. Messi’s low center of gravity has allowed him to dazzle defenders with his ability to get in and out of tight spaces and evade opposition challenges.
However, Messi’s size has often left him the subject of some mockery on social media.
Messi is the smallest player to have scored 2 goals in a World Cup final pic.twitter.com/8dpoEiwsuT
— MC (@CrewsMat10) August 15, 2023
You know how small you have to be to be shorter than Messi 😭 https://t.co/mgNebgvw2m
— ًً (@LFCHazem) October 11, 2024
like Messi is the smallest and the oldest pic.twitter.com/apZZMNnX2H
— kmp! (@pastaeque) February 27, 2023
small photos of Messi.
a thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/et1rIcDOib
— Jardiner del Camp Nou (@RyxnFCB) June 28, 2024
The battle for the game’s GOAT status has long been fought between Messi and Ronaldo, but nowhere near as fiercely as it has been fought between their legions of social media followers.
Neither group of fans will be swayed by their unwavering love for their hero, but it has given rise to many points in meme form.
Ronaldo vs Messipic.twitter.com/76WHymqOGr
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) September 5, 2023
Lionel Messi has more Ballon d’Or than Ronaldo has league titles pic.twitter.com/OiWgL6JkPl
— 𝖽𝖆𝖆𝖆𝖆𝖆 (@LFC_achilles) June 23, 2024
Vincent Aboubakar: I thought Messi was the best player ever, but after watching Ronaldo in training, I’m sure now. pic.twitter.com/l7FtNmwijf
— RG 🏆 (@RG__66) January 4, 2023
1 year with Ronaldo 1 month with Messi 🐐 pic.twitter.com/HL53DARgXf
– Musk Jr. 🀄🇺🇸 (@_FarouqOlami) doesn’t follow anyone from Autodesk_new July 15, 2024
The effect of Ronaldo The effect of Messi pic.twitter.com/oJNwtsGefc
— 𝕄ℂ𝕆𝔸𝕊𝕋𝕐 (@Utdpal_) October 7, 2024
Messi is the goat 🐐♥️ pic.twitter.com/PDQzh11KW4
— 17 (@v17vx) October 13, 2024
You would think that after two decades of being one of the most photographed athletes on the planet, Messi would have gotten used to the presence of cameras.
But the former World Cup winner has never been at ease under the spotlight off the pitch, often looking more than a little uncomfortable in certain social situations.
Messi out of context Ft. Rarely seen before (25 images.)🎥
A THREAD pic.twitter.com/ZQdz8Mji1y
— LSPN_FC (@LSPN__FC) September 21, 2024
Just 1 minute and 34 seconds of Messi being his uncomfortable self pic.twitter.com/HZTSrq2IzL
— ✨ (@dksgyusolo) March 3, 2023
Lionel Messi with the most awkward wedding kiss in the history of mankind… pic.twitter.com/xyrH68IPzM
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) July 1, 2017
The most awkward Messi video ever pic.twitter.com/FCGXNYtxKg
— History Videos (@historyinmemes) December 23, 2022
Messi speaking Japanese is still one of the funniest things you’ll see today 😹😹 pic.twitter.com/i1NlPV9NfF
— Troll Football (parody) (@Troll_Futballl) October 10, 2022
Messi’s awkward smile at the end I’m crying pic.twitter.com/2GoPCNDd3f
— ash (@luxashz) November 7, 2023
Lionel Messi doesn’t seem to enjoy the physicals much… That’s just the way it seems #uncomfortable. #boat pic.twitter.com/kPAKgPZr7r
— 90min (@90min_Football) August 6, 2014
Of course, the internet has been used to celebrate Messi’s status as the greatest footballer to have ever seen, well, in the opinion of most modern football fans. Many memes have been created to acknowledge its greatness.
— Emi Martinez (@emimartinezz1) December 18, 2022
His name was Lionel Messi…
He was a father, a role model, a husband, a motivation
He was the best he ever played the game (with tears in his eyes)😭 pic.twitter.com/YOV8lDn9UY— Fahad.k (@sirfahadk) October 14, 2024
To grow up is to realize that Lionel Messi is the best footballer the world has ever had and will ever see. pic.twitter.com/gZ48CVO96a
— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) October 10, 2022
Messi could have retired at 24 and still be the greatest player of all time 💀
Crazy when you think about it. pic.twitter.com/prpMhzTTM3
— Alęjo (@AlejoFcb33) October 14, 2024
