Happy birthday! Lionel Messi turns 37 today

By Lori Macatee
Buenos Aires
Last updated on June 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 37 on Monday, Jun. 24, 2024.

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Lionel Messi is celebrating his 37th 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 37th 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 37.

Happy Birthday, Lionel, you're the best!