Messi receives top Spanish sports award from heir to the throne

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Spain

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Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo on Friday, recognizing his career and work to improve disadvantaged children’s access to health and education. Princess Leonor presented the award and praised his remarkable career and his commitment to the collective. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion spent 21 years at Barcelona before playing for Paris Saint-Germain and joining Inter Miami. The annual awards, which carry a €50,000 prize, recognize contributions in the arts, sciences and sports.

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