Argentina superstar Lionel Messi turned 31 on Sunday and the forward was seen training in a happy mood with his national team ahead of their do-or-die fixture against Nigeria.

The Barcelona magician will be leading Argentina, on Tuesday, in what will be their final Group D clash in the World Cup, as they look to secure qualification for the round-of-16 stage.

Ahead of the game though, Leo has been sent loads of birthday greetings wishing him success and happiness for the future from his friends, present and past.

Among those who wished him were Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar, Barca team-mate Luis Suarez, former team-mate Carles Puyol and many others.

Here is a look at some of the best messages Messi received: