Iconic Celebration
27 June 2023
Published By Everything ZA Travel
Lionel Messi was given an outrageous birthday reception on June 24, 2023, at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario, Argentina. The event was held to celebrate Messi’s 36th birthday and his recent victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Messi was greeted by a crowd of 42,000 fans, who sang Happy Birthday to him and waved banners in his honor. He was also presented with a cake in the shape of the World Cup trophy.
In a pitchside interview, Messi said that it was “always beautiful” to be back in Rosario and that he was “so happy” to celebrate his birthday with his fans. He also thanked his teammates and family for their support.
The event concluded with a testimonial match between Messi’s team and a team of former Newell’s Old Boys players. Messi scored a hat-trick in the match, which his team won 5-3.
The reception was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest footballers of all time. Messi is a global icon, and his fans in Rosario showed their love and appreciation for him in a truly unforgettable way.
