After scoring the winning goal in Barcelona's title-clinching match against Levante, Lionel Messi took a moment on the club's Instagram to revel in his unparalleled success on the field with a nod to HBO's popular Game of Thrones franchise..
In a photo recently shared by the club, the striker can be seen sitting on a throne very similar to the Iron Throne from GoT. While the聽King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm, used to sit on the throne surrounded by the skulls of his enemies's dragons, Messi rests kinglike against the ten trophies he has helped his team win in Spain.
The accompanying caption reads:
"Leo Messi &聽@LaLiga聽馃弳
No. 10 for the collection
Una colecci贸n de 10
Una col路lecci贸 de 10
#WeColorLaLiga"
With Game of Thrones set to reveal the winner of the Iron Throne within the four remaining episodes in its final season, Messi and Barcelona are making an early claim for their equivalent spot in Spanish football.
However, for the star to truly reign over the seven kingdoms, he will need to be on point when Barcelona plays Liverpool on Wednesday in the semi-final match of the Champions League. If Barca can top the list of Europe's best teams, their claim for the top throne in European football will be more universally acknowledged.
