Lionel Messi celebrates 39th birthday during World Cup campaign
Argentine forward Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday while competing in the 2026 World Cup. He received a gift from teammates and shared footage of an intense training session on social media.
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Lionel Messi marked his 39th birthday on Wednesday as Argentina continued its competition in the 2026 World Cup. The veteran forward has been a central figure for the national team, having already broken several scoring records during the tournament.
The New York Post reported that teammates presented Messi with what they described as a "very special" gift to celebrate his birthday. This celebration occurred while the squad remained in active competition.
Reported by the Times of India, Messi chose to engage in an intense gym workout on his birthday rather than taking time off from his duties. He shared video footage of the session on Instagram, which served to highlight his commitment to maintaining peak performance levels as the tournament progresses.