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Messi receives Princess of Asturias Award, first footballer honored individually
October 23, 2026 at 06:28 PM
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5 reports · 4 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 9 hours
KOKooora
برشلونة يحتفي بتتويج ميسي بجائزة أميرة أستورياس: "بيننا رابط لا ينفصل"
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KOKooora
بالفيديو.. الأميرة ليونور تمنح ميسي جائزة استثنائية أمام ملك إسبانيا: حول الاستثنائي إلى روتين
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ESESPN
Miami coach praises Messi's 'commitment' to play after award in Spain
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MAMasrawy
"اللاعب الأول تاريخيا".. تكريم خاص لليونيل ميسي في إسبانيا
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
بالفيديو.. فنان استعراضي يحوّل توقيع ميسي إلى وشم مدى الحياة
(opens the publisher’s site)Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport in Oviedo, Spain, on Friday, becoming the first individual football player to win the honor.
- Messi became the first individual football player to win the award, which has been presented since 1987.
- Princess Leonor presented the award at the Campoamor Theatre in a ceremony presided over by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
- Inter Miami coach Kily González confirmed Messi will rejoin the team for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls.
- Fan and performer Danny Barondo had Messi's signature, obtained in Oviedo, turned into a permanent tattoo hours later.
- Barcelona issued a statement congratulating Messi, praising his extraordinary talent and commitment and calling their bond an unbreakable part of the club's legacy.