American content creator Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, recently celebrated his 20th birthday with a lively Instagram post captioned, “Happy birthday to me. I am 20 now!” The post featured a series of images showcasing his celebration, including two grand cakes—one adorned with Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece and the other dedicated to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In response to the post, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo left a heartfelt comment: “Happy Birthday, Speed! 🎉 Hope your day was great. Stay wild and fast!”
This simple yet impactful message went viral, amassing over 2.3 million likes and 21,000 replies, making it the second most-liked comment on Instagram.
Interestingly, Ronaldo already holds the record for the most-liked comment on the platform. His remark on Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid transfer announcement, “My turn to watch,” garnered over 5 million likes, solidifying his influence on social media.
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A Look at Other Instagram Records
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram dominance doesn’t stop there. His iconic Louis Vuitton ad with Lionel Messi from November 2022 is the fourth most-liked post on the platform. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi himself owns the top three spots for the most-liked posts. His celebratory photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy on December 18, 2022, remains unbeaten with 75 million likes.
The second spot is held by the famous “World Record Egg” post, while Messi’s other post, featuring him in bed with the World Cup trophy, ranks third with over 54 million likes.
Internet Frenzy Over Ronaldo’s Comment
Ronaldo’s birthday wish for IShowSpeed has sent the internet into a frenzy. Fans have been actively engaging with the post, further cementing the footballer’s unmatched presence on Instagram.
In case you’re wondering:
The most-liked comment on Instagram is a comment by Cristiano Ronaldo on a post by Kylian Mbappé. The comment has over 5 million likes ❤️
— Global Index (@TheGlobal_Index) January 24, 2025