Grand gesture! Emiliano Martínez’s son celebrates birthday with messages from Messi and other Argentine stars

According to Argentine newspaper Ole, June 23, 2024, was a memorable day for Emiliano Martínez, the Argentine national team’s goalkeeper who wears the number 23 jersey. He chose this number to honor the birth of his son Santiago on June 23, 2018. As Santiago turned six on a Sunday, his father, who was in New Jersey preparing for the second round of the Copa América group stage, had prepared an Atlantic-spanning surprise.

Although unable to attend the celebration in person, which took place in Birmingham, England, Martínez’s thoughtful gesture brought life to the party. The event was filled with football-themed decorations, featuring photos of Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo, and Santiago, surrounded by friends and family, beamed with joy amidst the festivities. A heartfelt “Happy Birthday” song echoed especially for the little boy born in London.

To everyone’s delight, numerous soccer stars also joined in sending their best wishes through a unique way.

After Santiago eagerly blew out his six golden candles, more surprises unfolded. Through video messages, absent friends and relatives conveyed their warmth, amplifying the joy of the occasion.

The most emotional moment came when Martínez appeared on a large screen, his heartfelt message drowned out by the cheers and excitement, but his profound love spoke louder than words, touching every heart present.

But the celebration didn’t end there. Messi then appeared on the screen, alongside Argentina’s World Cup-winning teammates Lautaro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Nahuel Molina, Ángel Di María, and Rodrigo De Paul, who sent their warm birthday greetings from the training camp, elevating the party to unprecedented heights.