The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) congratulated Lionel Messi, the striker of Argentina and the "Inter Miami" team, on his birthday.
Sport.Biz reports that today, on June 24, the player is 39 years old.
"Since his first participation in UEFA competitions in 2004, Lionel Messi has given spectators unforgettable moments on the European stage and beyond. Happy birthday, Leo!" , - wrote in the UEFA social media account.
Messi was also congratulated by football legends David Beckham and Ronaldinho, the Argentine national team, "Barcelona", and Argentine President Javier Milei.
Lionel Messi became famous in "Barcelona", where he won many titles, including the Spanish league and the UEFA Champions League. He has also won the "Golden Ball" award several times.
In the 2026 World Cup, Messi became the top scorer in the World Cup with 18 goals.