"Someone said Messi or Ronaldo could start an Instagram live right now and it would get more views than the Super Bowl": Fans burst into laughter

UEFA European Club Football Season Kick-Off 2019/2020 - UCL Draw - Source: Getty
UEFA European Club Football Season Kick-Off 2019/2020 - UCL Draw - Source: Getty

Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo are regarded as the two most celebrated footballers of all time. On the other hand, the NFL Super Bowl is one of the most popular single sports events across the country. Amidst the flooding Super Bowl updates, the Messi-Ronaldo fanbase has drawn a comparison.

Many have arguably felt that if any of the iconic footballers started an IG livestream, it would fetch more viewers than the NFL. Besides the Lamar vs Drake feud, the Messi/ Ronaldo vs Superbowl claims sparked hilarious reactions on the Internet.

Netizens reacted to Messi-Ronaldo vs Super Bowl comparisons


No joke (via summo_su/ X)

Although the OP has used a quirky image, fans feel that those speculations are somewhat true. The live session is all it would take to establish the claims.


An X-user pointed out Messi's presence at the Super Bowl.

"but messi's at the super bowl?"

Most iconic sporting event (via ChibuzorChuks9/ X)

Maybe it's time to reconsider some notions of the Super Bowl's grandeur.


A user agreed with the claims.

"He’s not even capping"

Netizens speculated the real reason for Messi's appearance.

"That's probably why they invited Messi to the Super Bowl."

Laughs (via BTCCcroissant/ X)

Football is not just a sort, but an emotion for fans all around the world.


GOATs (via NessaC_Me/ X)

Greatest of all times for a reason, after all!


Where's the lie? (via vilas_sp7/ X)

Football fans believe that the odds are in Messi-Ronaldo's favor.


Another user commented on their preferences.

"FA cup is better than super bowl"

Users defended the Super Bowl's legacy.

"The super bowl is some hard shot my guy, van you imagine people pay 4k USD"

Not lying (via GuiltyLamek/ X)

Netizens seem to agree with the claims. Maybe only the 'dream' live stream could confirm the information.


Attention seeking (via TheOnePlus11/ X)

Here goes a timeless Messi vs Ronaldo meme GIF.


Super Bowl (via Mukonzongi/ X)

On a literal note, isn't this what a Super Bowl should look like?


The persistent question (via leggit_west/ X)

Remember the kid who would ask what test you were having, while the rest were panicking?


An X-user highlighted,

"If messi and Ronaldo would start a podcast together, they would break every record u can imagine of"

The Internet doesn't get over the Messi vs Ronaldo meme war, however, this time things turned out a bit differently. Both the fanbases have united to diss the Super Bowl. Maybe, this wasn't the unison you've been expecting.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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