If it wasn’t already abundantly clear how much Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates worship him, the squad’s secret plot to each wear a T-shirt with a unique photo of the themselves with the team’s captain underscored that dizzying adoration.
Messi turned 39 on Wednesday, ensuring he will become the 12th outfielder to appear at a World Cup after celebrating that milestone when Argentina goes up against Jordan on Saturday.
To mark the occasion, the national team organized a cake for Messi from Kansas City bakery Pan Caliente, which was founded by the Argentine chef Silvia Miguel, as well as some commemorative apparel.
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