Lionel Messi Celebrates 39th Birthday with Teammates and Fans

Football icon Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday, receiving well wishes from teammates and fans worldwide. Rare footage of his gym training was also shared, surprising many.

24 Jun, 17:09 — 24 Jun, 17:09

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Lionel Messi is a global sports icon, and his birthday during a major tournament like the World Cup is a significant event for football fans worldwide. This story highlights his enduring legacy and current form, even at an advanced age for a professional athlete.

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Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24th
He is currently participating in the World Cup in America
Messi is widely considered one of the greatest footballers in history

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Lionel Messi turned 39 years old on June 24th

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Messi is currently at the World Cup in America

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Messi is the most scoring player in World Cup history

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Details about teammates surprising Messi in his room and their gifts

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A rare video of Messi training in the gym on his birthday

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Argentines singing 'Happy Birthday' to Messi in the streets and on social media

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The coverage is largely celebratory and factual, focusing on Messi's birthday and career, with no discernible political leanings across the outlets.

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YahooMostly Factual23d ago

Soccer-Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES, June 24 (Reuters) - Moved by Lionel Messi's record-breaking form at the World Cup, Argentines have taken to the streets and social media to sing "Happy Birthday" to their

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Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

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First report: klix-ba · 24 Jun, 08:31|Full coverage: 7 · 9h|Window: 9h

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klix-ba24 Jun, 08:31First to report

Rijedak snimak Messija iz teretane: Pogledajte kako trenira na 39. rođendan

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cdm-me24 Jun, 10:42

Fudbalski bog danas slavi 39.rođendan!

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politiken24 Jun, 13:12

»Vi er stadig forbløffede over ham, selv om vi ser ham dagligt«

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morgunbladid24 Jun, 16:20

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Lionel Messi Celebrates 39th Birthday with Teammates and Fans

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Soccer-Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

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Rijedak snimak Messija iz teretane: Pogledajte kako trenira na 39. rođendan

Fudbalski bog danas slavi 39.rođendan!

»Vi er stadig forbløffede over ham, selv om vi ser ham dagligt«

Lionel Messi árinu eldri í dag

Suigrači uletjeli Messiju u sobu dok spavao. Pogledajte što su mu poklonili

Soccer-Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

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