'Have The Best Day...': David Beckham Pens Heartfelt Note On Lionel Messi's 38th Birthday

David Beckham took to Instagram to wish Lionel Messi a heartfelt happy birthday as the Argentine legend turned 38 on June 24. The Inter Miami co-owner shared a warm tribute to the football icon, posting a photo of the two together and writing a touching message that quickly garnered love from fans across the globe.

“Happy birthday to the greatest,” Beckham’s caption read. “Have the best day to the ultimate professional, player & person… Feliz cumpleanos mi amigo @leomessi.” The post celebrated not just Messi’s unmatched brilliance on the pitch, but also his humility and character off it.

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Since Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami in 2023, Beckham and the Argentine superstar have developed a close bond, with Beckham often seen publicly supporting and praising Messi’s contribution to both the club and American football. The birthday post was another reminder of the deep respect Beckham holds for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, calling him the "ultimate professional" and his "friend" in Spanish.

Fans flooded the comments with birthday wishes for Messi and appreciation for Beckham’s classy gesture. It was a fitting tribute for a footballer who continues to inspire millions, even at 38, and a reminder of the admiration Messi commands from his peers across generations.

Lionel Messi Sparks Buzz By Ignoring IShowSpeed At FIFA Club World Cup Opener; Video

During the opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, a brief moment involving Lionel Messi and YouTuber iShowSpeed caught fans' attention online.

As Messi entered Hard Rock Stadium, he greeted former football legends like Pepe. Standing nearby was iShowSpeed, who is a huge fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi walked past him without saying anything or making eye contact. iShowSpeed was visibly at a loss for words upon catching a glimpse of Messi, as his stunned expression was clear in video footage.

Messi ignored ishowspeed 🤣 pic.twitter.com/v8JmgBBYkd

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The clip quickly went viral on social media, with many people saying Messi deliberately ignored him. Some saw it as a sign of the long-running fan rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo supporters. Others felt Messi was simply focused on the match and didn’t want distractions.

The match itself ended in a 0–0 draw. Messi came close to scoring with a free-kick that hit the crossbar, and Al Ahly missed a penalty in the first half. While there were no goals in the game, Messi’s quiet walk past iShowSpeed became one of the biggest talking points of the night.