Lionel Messi had no rest on his birthday

Lionel Messi, the exceptionally talented Argentine football player, celebrated his 37th birthday on Monday while dedicating his time to prepare for Argenina’s next Copa America match against Chile, which is set to take place on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi had no rest on his birthday

The Inter Miami celebrity posted a photo on his Instagram account, showcasing himself holding a birthday cake, with his squad gathered around him in a hotel room.

The post was accompanied by a modest remark expressing gratitude for all the greetings and congrats received. Once again, my birthday aligns with the period when I am part of the National Team… After a brief celebration, we will resume our preparations for our upcoming game. Embraces!

According to Marca, the official social media accounts of Argentina, as well as Fifa, also expressed their condolences.

The official Argentina account on X platform shared a video showcasing Messi’s triumphant moment of hoisting the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The accompanying caption said, “Today marks the birthday of the individual who made our dream of witnessing him become a champion come true.”

Co-owner of Inter Miami David Beckham sent his birthday greetings to the eight-time Ballon d’Or laureate on Instagram, saying: “Happy Birthday to the most exceptional individual.” My friend, wishing you a happy birthday.

Born on June 24, 1987, Messi has often celebrated his birth alongside the Argentine national team, in line with the World Cups in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 as well as the Copa America competitions.

This time he was focused on organizing their Copa America confrontation with Chile for Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The arena bears a complex and conflicting significance for the former Barcelona player, as it is the exact location where Argentina suffered a defeat to Chile on penalties in the Bicentennial Cup final on June 26, 2016.

Nevertheless, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating whether Argentina can reverse the situation on this occasion.