Daijiworld Media Network – Miami

Miami, Jun 24: As football legend Lionel Messi turned 38, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham took to Instagram to send a warm birthday message, calling him the “greatest” and praising his humility and professionalism. Sharing a photo with the Argentine superstar, Beckham wrote, “Happy birthday to the greatest. Have the best day to the ultimate professional, player & person… Feliz cumpleanos mi amigo @leomessi.”

Since Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami in 2023, his close camaraderie with Beckham has often been highlighted. The birthday tribute further showcased Beckham’s admiration, referring to Messi as a friend and ultimate role model both on and off the field.

Fans worldwide showered love on the post, celebrating Messi’s continued influence on global football even at 38. The heartfelt gesture was praised as a classy moment by Beckham.

Meanwhile, Messi also went viral during Inter Miami’s Club World Cup opener against Egypt’s Al Ahly, not for his performance but for a brief, awkward moment. As Messi entered Hard Rock Stadium, YouTuber iShowSpeed — a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan — stood nearby. Messi walked past him without acknowledgment, sparking a social media frenzy.

Fans debated whether Messi intentionally ignored the YouTuber due to the well-known rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo fans or whether he was simply focused ahead of the match. The game ended in a goalless draw, with Messi hitting the crossbar on a free-kick and Al Ahly missing a penalty. But the quiet walk-by became the night’s biggest viral moment.