Missouri, June 24 -- Lionel Messi's Argentina teammates wore special personalised shirts featuring photos of themselves with Messi on the legend's birthday on Wednesday, June 24, as per ESPN FC's X handle.

Messi turned 39 on Wednesday, entering a new chapter, a new year of his life. The gesture by Argentina players underlines the deep admiration and respect Messi commands in the team.

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) also extended birthday wishes to the captain. Additionally, team chefs Diego Lacovone and Antonia Farias, who share their birthdays with Messi, were also wished by the AFA in a post on X.

"Happy birthday to our Captain Leo Messi and our chefs Diego Iacovone and Antonia Farias! May they always be happy," the AFA wro...