This June 24, in addition to the World Cup, the world of football celebrates Lionel Messi’s birthday, top scorer in the history of international competition.
Early this Wednesday, the Argentine’s fans They have left several congratulatory messages on social networks for their 39th birthday.
Even in the surroundings of Argentina, several followers of “La Pulga” have gathered to celebrate the Argentine’s birthday, as well as to remember his most historic moments with the albiceleste.
Among all these celebrations and tributes, there is one starring an eight-year-old boy who quickly went viral on social networks.
The letter written by the boy, named Manuel, quickly stole the hearts of Messi’s fans by transmitting the feelings that the player generates both off and on the court.
It all started when the boy, nicknamed “Manu”, arrived at the doors of the OLGA streaming channel in the company of his grandmother to deliver the letter he had written.
The drivers took the opportunity to have Manu read his letter aloud, and quickly generated great emotion when he thanked Messi for “accompanying his childhood”.
“Dear Leo, I am writing you a letter because I know that today is your birthday. I hope it reaches you. I didn’t want to let the day pass without telling you how much you mean to me. My name is Manu Litvi, I am eight years old, I am passionate about football and a fan of yours.. When I see you play, it seems that you and the ball are one. It’s like real magic,” Manuel’s letter began.
The letter also drew attention to the fact that the child not only He praised Messi on a sporting level, but also for his way of being.
“What I like most about you is not only how you play, but how you are. You always help your teammates, you never give up even if things are difficult. And when you won the World Cup, you cried just like all of us. That taught me that great people also feel and that trying hard is worth it. It makes me enormously proud that you are Argentine“the letter continues.
In the writing, the minor also took the opportunity to talk about his own dreams.
“I also play soccer for Argentinos Juniors and I have a very big dream: I want to be a professional player. Every night, before going to sleep, when I close my eyes, I make the same wish. But I don’t just ask, I also train a lot to achieve it, because my parents taught me that with effort, work and a lot of desiredreams can come true,” he says.
The final part of Manuel’s letter It was what generated applause and admiration among those present.
“And if one day I am lucky enough to meet you, I wanted you to know something: thank you for accompanying my childhood. When I grow up, I will remember many of your goals, but above all, I will remember the happiness you made me feel. Happy birthday, Leo. May you continue fulfilling dreams“, ends the letter.
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