The world of football wishes Lionel Messi a happy birthday
The world of football has had Leo Messi on its mind on Friday, with the Barça star celebrating his 29th birthday.
Players of various eras have congratulated Leo on social media. Here we have compiled some of those messages. The Argentina captain is currently preparing for the Copa America final against Chile, and has been receiving well wishes from colleagues and many organisations and institutions.
CARLES PUYOL
"Today a genius of football has his birthday. Congratulations Leo! #Messi29"
Hoy cumple años un genio del fútbol. Felicidades Leo! #messi29 pic.twitter.com/fHj7osfxQD
— Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol) 24 de junio de 2016
RONALDINHO
"Happy birthday, I wish you health and peace brother!! It is very good to follow your growth and achievements!!"
Feliz cumpleaños por tu día, te deseo salud y paz hermano!! Muy bueno seguir tu crecimiento y logros!! @TeamMessihttps://t.co/sf1ICUPC1r
— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) 24 de junio de 2016
UNICEF ARGENTINA
"Every day we celebrate his commitment with the boys and girls of the world, today we celebrate his birthday. #HappyBirthdayMessi"
Cada día celebramos su compromiso con los chicos y chicas del mundo, hoy festejamos su cumpleaños. #FelizCumpleMessi pic.twitter.com/DA4ihkHE65
— UNICEF ARGENTINA (@UNICEFargentina) 24 de junio de 2016
NEWELL'S OLD BOYS
"Happy birthday Leo! Thank you divine magic! #Messi29 #HappyBirthdayMessi #Thisisyourhome #TheBestInTheWorld"
¡Feliz cumple Leo! ¡Gracias magia divina!#Messi29#FelizCumpleMessi#EstaEsTuCasa#ElMejorDelMundo#MessiTieneLepra pic.twitter.com/4bqd22JvYZ
— Newell's Old Boys (@CANOBoficial) 24 de junio de 2016
FC BARCELONA
"Today Messi turns 29-year-old. Many congratulations! Don't forget to use hashtag #Messi29 in your messages of congratulations!
Hoy Messi cumple 29 años ¡Muchas felicidades! ¡No te dejes el hashtag #Messi29 en tus felicitaciones! pic.twitter.com/bWiNECBLmi
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) 24 de junio de 2016
LEO MESSI FAN CLUB
"The best of all time celebrates his birthday... Congratulations Leo! #Messi29"
El mejor de todos los tiempos cumple años... ¡Felicidades, Leo! #Messi29 pic.twitter.com/1f3SySIFbn
— Leo Messi Fan Club (@LeoMessiFanClub) 24 de junio de 2016