Chelsea star shares special message to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi on birthday with memorable photo

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez wishes Lionel Messi for his birthday

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez shared a memorable photo with football legend Lionel Messi and wished him a happy birthday on his Instagram story. Messi and Fernandez were sitting together and holding the World Cup trophy.

Messi celebrated his 37th birthday and is currently with the Argentina national team for Copa America duty. Fernandez is also included in the squad as they aim to defend the trophy during the current competition.

For many fans, seeing Messi age is certainly one of the sad parts of football, as soon they won’t be seeing one of the greatest players in the sport kicking the ball. This could be the former Barcelona star’s last Copa America as Argentina prepares to defend the title.

However, La Albiceleste started the competition with a comfortable 2-0 win against Canada and followed it up with a last-minute win against Chile.

Fernandez, who emerged as one of the hottest prospects during the FIFA World Cup 2022, became the most sought-after midfielder. Chelsea were quick to sign the 22-year-old, breaking the British transfer record to acquire him from Benfica.

Chelsea's star, Enzo Fernandez currently with the national team to participate in Copa America.
Chelsea’s star, Enzo Fernandez currently with the national team to participate in Copa America.

Fernandez may not have had a great time at Chelsea since moving there, but once the team begins to develop, we should soon see Chelsea contending for championships, and Fernandez will be fundamental to this success.

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Being Messi’s teammate is undoubtedly one of the best experiences because, as a football player, you can learn a lot from him on the pitch. The 22-year-old would have picked up some helpful hints from Messi due to his passing and vision, among other things. Ultimately, it all bodes well for Chelsea.