Lionel Messi had a day to remember as he celebrated his 34th birthday with his Argentine team-mates who are gunning for glory at the Copa America this summer.
Barcelona superstar Messi has been taking his mind of his uncertain future at the Nou Camp by leading his nation in Brazil at the Copa America.
Argentina currently sit top of Group A thanks to narrow wins over Paraguay and Uruguay, though they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chile, despite a sensational free-kick from Messi.
The potential free agent is aiming to end his wait for an international title, with Cristiano Ronaldo going for his third piece of silverware with Portugal, and leading the Golden Boot race as it stands.
However, Messi's attentions turned away from football on Thursday as his Argentine team-mates got the celebrations into full swing for his birthday.
The goalscoring legend turned 34 this week, prompting his wife to call him an "old man" on social media.
Unfortunately, Messi was unable to celebrate with his family in person due to being in a bubble with the Argentina squad in Brazil.
But the star-studded side managed to make him feel at home with various presents and a birthday cake.
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Messi was awoken by his team-mates in what seemed to be the middle of the night by the likes of Angel di Maria and Angel Alejandro Gomez.
Dozens poured into the room Messi was sharing with new Barcelona team-mate Sergio Aguero, who didn't appear to be too happy at being woken up.
But he soon got into the festivities as Messi pulled out of a bag gifts including a huge bottle of holy water, a packet of Yerba mate (a South American tea), a cap and a bottle of wine.
Sharing the brilliant video recorded by a team-mate or staff member, Messi thanked his pals and revealed how much he is missing his family.
"Starting the birthday with the kids and receiving some gifts," he wrote on Instagram.
"Thank you very much for making me spend a special day even though I am not with the family whom I miss a lot at the moment."
His wife, Antonella, joked in the comments: "Poor old man was already sleepy, it was late for him."
The Argentina squad and staff also enjoyed a birthday cake and a barbecue later on, in true Argentine style.
Argentina are next in action against Bolivia in Cuiaba on Monday next week, but have already secured their passage to the quarter-finals.
