Lautaro Martínez, in turn, appeared in a photograph alongside Messi on top of an electric trio during the national team’s celebrations. On social media, Julián Álvarez shared images of the party and left a message for the captain. “To the man who changed our lives, gave us unforgettable moments and made us believe that dreams are possible. The best part wasn’t just seeing it, it was living it all with you. Happy birthday, captain“.
The cake was prepared by a Kansas City bakery that, as expected, belongs to an Argentine pastry chef. In addition to Messi, the team’s cooks Diego Iacovone and Antonia Farías also celebrated their birthdays during the camp.
The festive atmosphere accompanies the excellent moment enjoyed by the number 10. After scoring three goals against Algeria and scoring twice against Austria, Messi reached 18 goals in World Championships, becoming the best scorer in the history of the competition, ahead of Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappé. Argentina has also secured qualification for the round of 32, after winning the first two group stage matches.
Shortly after midnight, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) also paid tribute to the captain. “The man who changed the history of world football: 39 years of Lionel Messi”wrote the federation, which also thanked the player “for so much football, so much example and so much national pride”, highlighting that the captain continues to write “decisive pages in the history of world football”.
