UEFA congratulates Lionel Messi on his 39th birthday

/news/big/u/v/uefa-pozdravil-lionelya-messi-s-39-letiem_17823226971960124568.jpg)The European Football Association (UEFA) has congratulated Argentinian striker and 'Inter Miami' player Lionel Messi on his birthday. Today, June 24, the footballer turned 39 years old. UEFA wrote on its social media, "From his first performance in a UEFA tournament in 2004, Lionel Messi gave spectators unforgettable moments on the European stage and beyond. Happy birthday, Leo!" Lionel Messi is best known for his performances at 'Barcelona', where he won several titles, including the Spanish Championship and the UEFA Champions League. Furthermore, he has been the winner of the 'Ballon d'Or' several times. Currently, in the 2026 World Cup, Messi has become the leading goalscorer in the history of this competition. He has 18 goals, two more than former German striker Miroslav Klose and France national team striker Kylian Mbappe, who have 16 goals.