Football champions hit Instagram also

A list of the 10 most followed people in the world on the photo and video sharing app Instagram has been released.

Instagram, the most powerful social media platform in the world, is no longer just a means of posting pictures, but has become a means of fame, influence, and money-making.

The list of personalities ruling Instagram in 2025 was released by the renowned magazine Forbes. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who rule the world of football, are now also making their mark on social media. Both footballers have left other celebrities behind and come out on top.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is at the top with 652 million followers and earns about Rs290 million from a sponsored post.

Lionel Messi is in second place with 505 million followers and earns more than Rs 10 million from each post.

In third place is singer and actress Selena Gomez, who has 420 million followers and is earning a lot on social media through her beauty brand, Rare Beauty.

Similarly, The Rock, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Khloe Kardashian, and Justin Bieber are also among the top 10 stars on Instagram, whose posts are worth millions.

These stars are not only artists but have also become global leaders in business, brand promotion, and fan engagement through Instagram.

Their presence on Instagram not only makes them the king or queen of social media, but this platform has become the real measure of their power and popularity in today's digital world.