Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday celebrations in Bengal’s Ichhapur (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi's 39th birthday was celebrated in Ichhapur, Bengal, with Argentina-themed decorations and a life-sized statue of Messi. Shib Shankar Patra, a tea seller, has organized annual celebrations for 12 years and met Messi during his 2025 visit. The event included 39 varieties of food, sweets, and clothing, with Messi signing a photograph of Patra's Argentina-themed home.

• Lionel Messi's 39th birthday was celebrated in Ichhapur, Bengal, with Argentina-themed decorations and a life-sized statue of Messi.
• Shib Shankar Patra, a tea seller, has organized annual Messi birthday celebrations for 12 years and met Messi during his 2025 visit to Kolkata.
• The celebration included 39 varieties of food, sweets, and clothing, with Messi signing a photograph of Patra's Argentina-themed home.