Lionel Messi Scores Hat-Trick on His Birthday; Argentina Star Receives Rousing Reception at Boyhood Club Newell's Old Boys in Rosario (Watch Videos)
The Argentina star surely had a blast on his 36th birthday in Rosario, his hometown. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner would be heading to the United States where he will embark on a new journey with MLS outfit Inter Miami.
The world celebrated Lionel Messi's 36th birthday yesterday and how did the Argentina star himself celebrate it? Guess what, by doing what he does best! Lionel Messi was in action in a testimonial match at his boyhood club Newell Old Boys, where he was given a rousing reception by the fans who lit up flares and greeted him with loud cheers. The Inter Miami forward was in action, much to the joy of the fans he marked the occasion with three goals, one of which included a sensational free-kick. He also received a standing ovation at the farewell party of Maxi Rodriguez. Lionel Messi Birthday Special: Three Things Which Argentina Star Can Achieve at New Club Inter Miami.
Watch Lionel Messi Score Free-Kick Here
Messi buries a free-kick for Argentina against Newell's after just 3 minutes at Maxi Rodríguez's testimonial 😮😱pic.twitter.com/0dfVyiytL0
— Newell's Old Boys - English (@Newells_en) June 24, 2023
Messi Receives Rousing Reception from Fans at Rosario
The moment Leo Messi stepped onto the pitch tonight that he worshipped as a boy. Historic.pic.twitter.com/dJVjn2Gkxz
— Newell's Old Boys - English (@Newells_en) June 24, 2023
Here's Messi Completing his Hat-Trick
O jogo é só uma brincadeira mas o Messi tá levando a sério demais, hat-trick no jogo kkkkkkkkkkkkkkpic.twitter.com/5gtihMv98M
— LM10 Brasil (@MessiLeoBrasil) June 24, 2023
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