Missouri, June 25 -- The Argentina Football Association (AFA) shared a glimpse of captain Lionel Messi's 39th birthday celebrations amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.

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

A photograph posted on the team's official X account featured Messi along with other members, as they posed with birthday cakes during the occasion. The team described the moment as the "party's grand finale," marking a special day for the legendary footballer.

https://x.com/Argentina/status/2069980975233159578?s=20

Born on June 24, 1987, at the Italian Hospital Garibaldi in...