Lionel Messi marked his joyful birthday this week. His party kicked off after Argentina’s big win in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi scored in that match as well. He persisted in scoring lots of plentiful goals during the tournament and stayed on top of world football news.
Fans in Argentina went wild for him. Crowds gathered in streets and homes to cheer him on. He still today drives Argentina’s attacks, even after 20 years in the national team.