Happy birthday! Lionel Messi turns 39 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 39 on Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2026.
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Ballon d'Or 2023 Lionel Messi is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Lionel Messi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Messi, a cultural icon

Born Lionel Andrés Messi in Rosario on June 24, 1987, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Argentine history. Messi's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lionel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lionel Messi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Lionel, you're the best!

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