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Lionel Messi

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Soccer player

Lionel Messi

Argentine association football player (born 1987)

Lionel Messi is 39 years old, born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario.

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Born
June 24, 1987, Rosario
Age
39
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Country
Argentina, Italy
Known as
Soccer player

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  • Lionel Messi was born on a Wednesday.
  • Lionel Messi has been alive for about 14,379 days.
  • Their 15,000-day milestone falls on July 18, 2028.
  • Their next birthday, turning 40, is on a Thursday.
  • Next milestone: Lionel Messi turns 40 on June 24, 2027, in 7 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Lionel Messi is younger than 5,019 and older than 1,827 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: December 24. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • Lionel Messi belongs to Millennials.

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How old is Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi is 39 years old, born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario.

What is Lionel Messi’s zodiac sign?

Cancer, born June 24.

Does Lionel Messi have an official website?

Yes: messi.com.