VIDEO: Lionel Messi shares gigantic cake with adoring fans outside New Jersey hotel at Copa America as Argentina & Inter Miami superstar is serenaded with mass rendition of Happy Birthday

Lionel Messi was serenaded by Argentina fans on Monday as he turned 37, while sharing a massive birthday cake with fans.

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• Messi's birthday was on Monday
• Team-mates provided him with special cake
• Shared with fans, who sang happy birthday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Messi celebrated his birthday while away at the Copa America, and was gifted a cake by his team-mates on Monday. He was also given a giant bottle of Argentine wine by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, and fans trekked out to the Argentina team hotel in New Jersey to serenade their hero, who then returned the favour by sharing his birthday cake.

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• WHAT MESSI SAID

  Messi popped his head out of a window to greet his supporters and thanked his fans with a heartfelt Instagram message.

  He wrote: "Thank you so much for all the greetings and congratulations!! 😃 Another year that coincides with my birthday being with the National Team… So celebrating a little bit more and we keep getting ready for our next game. Hugs!"

• WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

  Messi played through an injury during Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile, as his side secured qualification to the knockout rounds, and he could subsequently be rested against Peru this weekend.