Messi turns 39: Argentine Football Association pays tribute to football icon

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has extended its wishes to iconic forward and skipper Lionel Messi on the occasion of his 39th birthday. The star footballer continues to play a crucial role for Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

“#SaludoAlbiceleste 39 years of Lionel Messi: the man who changed the history of world football Happy birthday, captain!,” read the post’s caption.

#SaludoAlbiceleste 🇦🇷

🔝 39 años de Lionel Messi: el hombre que cambió la historia del fútbol mundial

¡Feliz cumple, capitán! 🤍🩵

📝 https://t.co/T0ygZH3WIj pic.twitter.com/76EAczLfhp

— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) June 24, 2026

The Rosario-born footballer has already achieved several milestones in the ongoing global showpiece. Donning the sky-blue and white jersey, his career so far has been nothing short of a dream run. Messi has won the FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph in 2005, the Olympic gold medal at Beijing 2008, and a golden era with the senior team highlighted by the 2021 Copa America win, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup victory in Qatar, and the 2024 Copa America title.

In the ongoing edition of the global tournament, the 39-year-old footballer scripted history by becoming the leading goalscorer in the tournament’s history.

Lionel Messi’s club and international football achievements

Argentina: 2005: U-20 World Cup, 2008: Beijing Olympic Games, 2021: Copa America, 2022: Finalissima, 2022: World Cup, 2024: Copa America.

Barcelona: 2005: LaLiga, 2005: Spanish Super Cup, 2006: LaLiga, 2006: Spanish Super Cup, 2006: Champions League, 2009: LaLiga, 2009: Copa del Rey, 2009: Spanish Super Cup, 2009: Champions League, 2009: UEFA Super Cup, 2009: Club World Cup, 2010: LaLiga, 2010: Spanish Super Cup, 2011: LaLiga, 2011: Spanish Super Cup, 2011: Champions League, 2011: UEFA Super Cup, 2011: Club World Cup, 2012: Copa del Rey, 2013: LaLiga, 2013: Spanish Super Cup, 2015: LaLiga, 2015: Copa del Rey, 2015: Champions League, 2015: UEFA Super Cup, 2015: FIFA Club World Cup, 2016: LaLiga, 2016: Copa del Rey, 2016: Spanish Super Cup, 2017: Copa del Rey, 2018: LaLiga, 2018: Copa del Rey, 2018: Spanish Super Cup, 2019: LaLiga, 2021: Copa del Rey.

Paris Saint-Germain: 2022: Ligue 1, 2022: French Super Cup, 2023: Ligue 1.

Inter Miami: 2023: Leagues Cup, 2024: Supporters’ Shield, 2025: MLS Cup.

(With ANI Inputs)

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