As Lionel Messi celebrates his 37th birthday, his Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul has been orchestrating a special surprise for the football icon during the team’s pre-match training camp in New Jersey.

The talented midfield maestro has been working closely with Argentina’s coaching staff and backroom team to plan a heartfelt tribute to honor Messi’s legacy and commemorate his special day.

According to sources within the Argentina camp, De Paul has enlisted the help of the entire squad to put together a celebratory training session that will showcase Messi’s unparalleled contributions to the national team.

“Rodrigo has been the driving force behind this surprise,” revealed an Argentinian FA official. “He wants to make Messi’s birthday one that he’ll never forget, to show him how much he and the entire team appreciate everything he’s done.”

The training session, which will take place at the team’s base in New Jersey ahead of their friendly match against Chile, is expected to feature a range of activities tailored to Messi’s skills and achievements.

Rumors suggest there may be a special commemorative jersey presentation, as well as a coordinated team celebration and message of gratitude from Messi’s teammates. The Argentina coaching staff is also believed to have prepared a heartfelt speech to honor their iconic captain.

“This is Messi’s special day, and the players are determined to make it a memorable one,” the official continued. “They know how much he means to Argentina and to football as a whole, and this is their way of showing their profound admiration and respect.”

As Argentina fine-tune their preparations for the crucial Chile clash, Messi’s 37th birthday promises to be an emotionally charged occasion, with his teammates coming together to pay tribute to the greatest player of his generation.