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Messi remembers his father ahead of collecting the Princess of Asturias Sports Award
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Messi will receive the Princess of Asturias Sports Award in Oviedo on Friday, honouring his late father Jorge who passed away on 8 August.
Leo Messi will collect the Princess of Asturias Sports Award in Oviedo on Friday in a ceremony presided over by Spain's royal family. In an interview with EFE, the Argentine footballer reflected on his father Jorge, who died on 8 August and was "very excited" about the honour. Messi emphasised the values of commitment, respect and solidarity his father instilled in him, which he now passes on to his three children with his wife Antonela. The Inter Miami player said he feels "very grateful" for the recognition and understands its significance after spending over twenty years in Spain.
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