Lionel Messi turned 39 on Thursday.
Press marked the milestone via publishing data points and figures about the Argentine striker.
Yahoo Sports, FOX Sports and other platforms ran the special features.
Argentina named Messi on the bench for the group‑stage finale against Jordan after making nine changes to the initial lineup.
The World Cup all‑time scoring record holder may be deployed off the bench during the match.
Festive week across the football world saw fans and commentators highlight his career achievements while the team prepared for the Jordan clash.