Lionel Messi turned 39 on Thursday.
Press celebrated the milestone via publishing details and numbers about the Argentine striker.
Yahoo Sports, FOX Sports and other sites delivered the unique coverage.
Argentina named Messi on the sidelines for the group‑stage encounter against Jordan after making nine changes to the initial lineup.
The World Cup all‑time scoring record holder might be introduced off the bench in the fixture.
Week of celebrations across the football world saw fans and commentators highlight his career achievements while the team prepared for the Jordan clash.