MESSI, BOLT PAY TRIBUTE TO ‘ LEGEND’ TOTTI

Milan: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt joined a long list of global sports stars in offering birthday tributes to Roma legend Francesco Totti. Totti celebrated his 40th birthday on Tuesday. Amid worldwide praise, Barcelona and Argentina star Messi said in a special video: “Hi Francesco, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday. I hope you have a wonderful day. I’ve always admired you, and even more so on the day I met you. A big hug!” Totti, who has spent his entire career at Roma, is in his 25th and likely last season with the ‘ Giallorossi’ ( yellow and reds). Bolt met Totti last year, and on Tuesday the Jamaican posted a special birthday message for the footballer on Youtube. “Hi Totti, this is Usain Bolt. I just want to wish you a happy birthday, from one legend to another. It was an honour when I met you,” Bolt said. Stay up, keep staying strong. I’ll be watching, alright. Peace.”