Messi Crowns 36th Birthday With Hattrick Including Sensational Freekick Goal: Video

• Lionel Messi celebrated his birthday in style
• He scored a hattrick in a testimonial match in his hometown
• Messi's long-awaited Inter Miami debut has been slated for July 21

Celebrating his latest birthday, Lionel Messi showcased his brilliance with a remarkable hat trick during Maxi Rodriguez's testimonial match on Saturday, June 24.

On the occasion of his 36th birthday, the Argentine maestro made a special appearance at his hometown's Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. Taking part in Argentina vs Newell's Old Boys game, which served as Maxi Rodriguez's send-off, Messi graced the field for the first time in this memorable event.

Unsurprisingly, the former PSG and Barcelona talisman stole the spotlight with an extraordinary hat trick, which included a trademark free-kick to cap off a truly unforgettable birthday performance, per SPORTBible.

Here is the video:

Before his impressive hat trick, the crowd delighted Lionel Messi by serenading him with a joyful rendition of the happy birthday song.

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Fans sing happy birthday

In a birthday-related publication, Sports Brief reported on Lionel Messi being pleasantly surprised with a serenade of the happy birthday song during his return to his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys.

Among the many messages, the standout gesture came from the passionate crowd at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, where Maxi Rodriguez's testimonial match was taking place.

The sea of supporters decided to honour the 2022 World Cup winner by singing him a heartfelt birthday song.

What's next for Messi?

As Lionel Messi gets ready to join his new teammates at Inter Miami following the conclusion of his contract with PSG, fans eagerly await his highly-anticipated debut in the MLS, which is set for July 21, Mirror reports.

However, there is a challenging task ahead for the seven-time Ballon d'Or recipient and his new club, as Inter Miami recently endured their seventh consecutive loss, experiencing a 4-1 defeat against Philadelphia Union.

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There is work to be done as they aim to bounce back from this difficult period and find their winning form once again.

PSG's Messi birthday wish

Still on birthdays, Sports Brief also reported that Messi’s 36th birthday did not go unnoticed in Paris Saint-Germain despite the Argentine’s decision to leave the club this summer after two seasons.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner joined PSG in 2021 but has left the Ligue 1 giants amid controversy after clashing with some of the club’s supporters and urging Kylian Mbappe to go.

PSG did put aside their differences with Messi by wishing him a happy 36th birthday with a special video on Twitter to celebrate the Argentina superstar.