Barcelona send heartfelt wishes to Lionel Messi as he celebrates 38th birthday | OneFootball

Lionel Messi turned 38 today, and FC Barcelona did not miss the chance to celebrate their legendary number 10.

The club shared warm birthday messages across social media, reminding everyone of the deep bond Messi has with Barça.

One of the most emotional posts came through Instagram, where the club wrote: “You gave us your heart. And you’ll always have ours. Felic aniversari, Lionel Messi.”

Along with this message, the club posted a collection of iconic photos from Messi’s time in a Barça shirt.

These included his unforgettable header against Manchester United in the Champions League final and the emotional moment he climbed the fence to celebrate with fans after the historic comeback against PSG.

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Barcelona’s Twitter account also joined the celebrations with a simple and direct message: “Happy birthday, Leo!”

The post was quickly flooded with likes and shares from fans around the world, showing just how much Messi still means to the club and its supporters.

Mixed feelings for Messi on his special day

While the birthday wishes from Barça brought joy, Messi’s day began with a different kind of emotion. Inter Miami, the team he currently plays for, let a two-goal lead slip in the Club World Cup.

They were up 2-0, thanks to a goal and assist from his former teammate Luis Suarez, but Palmeiras struck twice in the final ten minutes to finish the match at 2-2. The result left a sour note on what should have been a joyful occasion.

Looking ahead, Messi is set to face one of his former clubs, Paris Saint-Germain. It is no secret that his time at PSG did not bring him the happiness he once had at Barça.

Despite everything, though, today is a reminder of the lasting love between Messi and Barcelona, a connection that continues to stand strong, even years after his departure.