Lionel Messi Prepares for Emotional Copa America Match Against Chile on 37th Birthday

Lionel Messi, who recently celebrated his 37th birthday, is preparing to face Chile in the Copa America at MetLife Stadium, the site of Argentina's 2016 Copa America final loss to the same opponent. This game holds emotional significance as it revisits one of Messi's most challenging moments when he missed a crucial penalty. Despite past setbacks, Messi's career has been marked by resilience, leading Argentina to a World Cup victory in 2022. Messi remains a pivotal player for Argentina, aiming to secure a win to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. Off the field, Messi shared his birthday celebrations with teammates and expressed gratitude for the support from fans and family.