Sergio Ramos Recreates Lionel Messi’s Iconic Sleeping-With-the-Trophy Photo
Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos has recreated one of Lionel Messi’s most iconic World Cup celebration photos, drawing widespread attention across social media following Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
The image, shared on Ramos’ Instagram account, shows the former Spain captain asleep beside two FIFA World Cup trophies, mirroring Messi’s famous post after Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (India Today)
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A Tribute—or a Playful Jab?
The recreation came just days after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to secure the nation’s second World Cup title.
While many fans viewed the photo as a light-hearted tribute to one of football’s most memorable celebration images, others interpreted it as a playful jab at Messi following Spain’s victory over the reigning champions. (India Today)
Two World Cups for Spain
Unlike Messi’s original photo featuring a single World Cup trophy, Ramos posed with two trophies, symbolizing Spain’s World Cup titles in 2010 and 2026.
Ramos captioned the post by celebrating Spain’s achievement, with the image quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments from the team’s post-tournament celebrations. (TyC Sports)
Fans React Across Social Media
Football fans quickly noticed the resemblance to Messi’s iconic image, sparking thousands of reactions online.
The recreation reignited discussion about the long-standing rivalry between Ramos and Messi during their Real Madrid and Barcelona days, despite the pair later becoming teammates at Paris Saint-Germain. Many supporters praised the post as humorous, while others debated whether it was intended as friendly banter or subtle trolling. (Sporting News)
Bottom Line
Whether viewed as a tribute or a playful nod to an old rival, Sergio Ramos’ recreation of Lionel Messi’s famous sleeping-with-the-trophy photo has become one of the standout viral moments following Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory, adding another memorable chapter to one of football’s greatest rivalries. (India Today)
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