Lionel Messi sends heartfelt message as he celebrates 37th birthday at Copa America

Lionel MessiThe prodigy from Rosario, Argentina, added another year to his rich life on Monday by celebrating his 37th birthday. Unlike many, Messi did not indulge in lavish celebrations. Instead, he took Instagram share a humble, sincere message with his millions of followers, expressing his gratitude and emphasizing its continued commitment to Argentina national team as they prepared for their next match.

As is often the case, Messi’s birthday coincided with international duty, this time against Chile in the Copa America. For the football maestro, birthdays often mean business, with most spent in the trenches of international competitions. This year’s low-key celebration was no different, reflecting the relentless dedication which defined his illustrious career.

“Thank you very much for all the greetings and congratulations!! Another year which coincides with my birthday with the national team… So just a little celebration and we continue to prepare for our next match. Cuddles” –Lionel Messi

THE official Argentinian social media accountswith FIFA, paid their respects. The Argentinian account on XPreviously Twitterrightly remarked:Today is the birthday of the man who made our dream of seeing him champion come true.“, accompanied by a video of Messi’s coronation lifting the Qatar World Cup 2022. It was a poignant reminder of the heights he had reached just months ago, a dream finally realized for him and millions of Argentines.

Messi: always humble, always great

Born on June 24, 1987, Messi’s birthdays have often been shared with the Albicelesteof World Cups of 2006, 2010, 2014, And 2018At Copa America tournaments. The exception was Qatar, the World Cup which took place winter 2022, where Messi’s brilliance lit up the tournament like a blazing comet in the night sky. This year, Messi’s 37th birthday lines up for the clash of the reigning world and continental champion against Chile in the group stage of Copa America, located in the imposing MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The site, a modern sports coliseum, hosts Bittersweet memories for Messi. It was here, on June 26, 2016, that Argentina fell on penalties to Chile in Bicentenary Cup Final. Messi, the captain, missed the first penalty, a moment that seemed to etch despair into his legacy. His subsequent resignation from international football seemed like a tragic end to an epic saga, but as all the great stories go, he returned a year later, rejuvenated and relentless. In 2021, Messi finally exorcised these demons by winning his first major trophy with Argentina at Copa Americaa victory as cathartic as it was deserved.

At 37 years old, Messi stands at the twilight of an unprecedented career. David Beckham, one of the owners of Messi’s current club InterMiamijoined old clubs Barcelona And Paris Saint Germain wishing the star a happy birthday. It was a testimony of Messi’s universal appeala footballer who transcends club allegiances and national boundaries. The Copa America could be his swan song in major international tournaments if he decides not to play in the 2026 World Cup. Yet, as the man himself said, this is a time for little celebration and more preparation. For Messi, the quest for glory continues, one match at a time, one birthday at a time.