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VIDEO: Lionel Messi shares gigantic cake with adoring fans outside New Jersey hotel at Copa America as Argentina & Inter Miami superstar is serenaded with mass rendition of Happy Birthday
Lionel Messi was serenaded by Argentina fans on Monday as he turned 37, while sharing a massive birthday cake with fans.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Messi celebrated his birthday while away at the Copa America, and was gifted a cake by his team-mates on Monday. He was also given a giant bottle of Argentine wine by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, and fans trekked out to the Argentina team hotel in New Jersey to serenade their hero, who then returned the favour by sharing his birthday cake.
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WHAT MESSI SAID
Messi popped his head out of a window to greet his supporters and thanked his fans with a heartfelt Instagram message.
He wrote: “Thank you so much for all the greetings and congratulations!! 😃 Another year that coincides with my birthday being with the National Team… So celebrating a little bit more and we keep getting ready for our next game. Hugs!”
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WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Messi played through an injury during Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile, as his side secured qualification to the knockout rounds, and he could subsequently be rested against Peru this weekend.
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