Lionel Messi Earns Applause From Boca Juniors Fans After He Scores Against Their Side in Juan Roman Riquelme’s Farewell Match at La Bombonera (Watch Video)

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner received a rousing reception from fans at the La Bombonera. Lionel Messi celebrated his 36th birthday on June 24.

Boca Juniors fans hail Lionel Messi (Photo credit: Twitter @BocaJrsGol)

Lionel Messi continued to receive love from fans in Argentina as this time, supporters of the Boca Juniors club lauded him after he scored a spectacular goal against them. Messi was participating in Juan Riquelme's farewell game, representing Argentina XI against Boca Juniors XI at the La Bombonera, where he scored into an empty net after dribbling the ball past the goalkeeper. The cameras pointed towards the Boca Juniors fans, who were seen applauding and showing respect to the legendary footballer after he scored. Lionel Messi Could Step Away Temporarily From Argentina National Team to Focus on New Club Inter Miami: Report.

Boca Juniors Fans Applaud Lionel Messi

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