A special birthday for Lionel Messi, as he turns 36 on June 24, 2023. He will celebrate this birthday as the reigning World Champion for the first time. It has been a memorable year for him as he won the FIFA World Cup 2022 with Argentina and will leave Europe next to join Inter Miami, a USA-based club, for his future endeavours in club football. Ahead of that, on his special occasion, fans wish him a very happy birthday from the bottom of their hearts. Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Look At Top Five Moments in FIFA World Cup 2022 Featuring the Argentina Star Footballer.

One of Messi's most memorable moments came last year in Qatar when he won the FIFA World Cup 2022, leading Argentina to their third title. The seven-time Ballon D'or winner had longed to win the coveted World Cup for a long time and his dream came true in Qatar last year when Argentina had an unforgettable time. After shockingly losing their first match to Saudi Arabia, Messi and his team rallied to win the trophy with a thrilling victory over France in the final.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 winner's future was uncertain after he left PSG at the end of the season, choosing not to renew his contract with the French giants. Speculations mounted about his possible return to Barcelona, with many reports linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia as well. But in the end, it was Inter Miami in USA's Major League Soccer (MLS) which won the race to acquire Messi's signature. In an interview, the star player himself confirmed his move to the US after leaving PSG.

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