Mashable: FIFA Women’s World Cup star Jenni Hermoso recreates Messi’s trophy photo

Spain’s Jenni Hermoso, the FIFA Women’s World Cup star has been enjoying the glory of the iconic win.

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Spain were crowned champions of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after they beat England 1-0 in the final.

After a whirlwind day, Spain’s Jenni Hermoso celebrated the Women’s World Cup by cuddling with the trophy in bed.

The Spanish footballer has sent the internet into a frenzy after she recreated Lionel Messi’s iconic victory trophy photo.

Jenni Hermoso, one of the players of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup winning team recently copied the famous photo of 2022 FIFA World Cup Winning-captain Lionel Messi’s victory trophy photo.

According to Khaleej Times, the comparison photo was shared by ESPN on the microblogging platform X.

In the now-viral photo, the 33-year-old Spanish player is seen laying in the bed, covered with a white blanket and the World Cup trophy in her hand.

The image has reminded everyone of the Argentine legend Lionel Messi’s 2022 FIFA World Cup win photo, which was taken last year after his team won in Qatar.

The iconic photo recreation by Jenni Hermoso has won the internet with netizens calling it the “GOAT effect.”

Meanwhile, it was the very first appearance of both the teams, England and Spain at a FIFA Women’s World Cup final.

Jenni Hermoso has also been a part of a controversy after she was kissed by the Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following Spain’s victory. Rubiales’s gesture caused widespread anger for which he also apologized.