WATCH Rio Ferdinard's perfect birthday message to the lengendary Messi

Barcelona super-star Lionel Messi clocked 28 on Wednesday and many lovers of good football and footballers have expressed their joy in experiencing a living-football-idol in this generation.

One of such is Queen Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinard. The former manchester united defender posted a video where he clearly stated some of Messi's record breaking magic

Happy Birthday to @leomessi ✌️ 28 years old.. Unreal! #Messi

A video posted by Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) on Jun 24, 2015 at 3:08am PDT

After winning the treble for Barcelona, the Argentine hopes to achieve national glory as he is faced with the challenge of taking side to Copa America victory.

Although the skipper couldnt be in real celebration mood due to vital roles in Chile, he has dropped a message to appreciate fans

Argentina will face Columbia next in the quarter final.