Award won
Messi, first footballer to win Princess of Asturias Award individually
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Messi becomes the first footballer to win the Princess of Asturias Sports Award as an individual, joining legends like Nadal and Schumacher.
Leo Messi has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Sports Award in its 46th edition, becoming the first footballer to receive the honour individually. The award, established in 1987, has previously recognised only two national football teams and two Spanish players who shared the prize together. Messi joins an elite list of sporting legends including Rafa Nadal, Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, and Carl Lewis.
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UK timesStrong14 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, Thu 06:00. The 9 newest are listed here.
- ESPN
- Marca
- Diario AS
- RMC Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- Messi thanks Spain after receiving Princess of Asturias Sports AwardMarca
- Messi: "It was an honour"Diario AS
- Messi receives Princess of Asturias Prize in SpainRMC Sport
- Barcelona congratulates Leo Messi on Princess of Asturias AwardMundo Deportivo
- Messi receives Princess of Asturias Sports Award to standing ovationMarca
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- Messi receives Princess of Asturias Sports AwardMundo Deportivo
- Messi receives Princess of Asturias Award insignia from Princess LeonorMundo Deportivo
- Messi, first footballer to win Princess of Asturias Award individuallyMundo DeportivoThis article
- The biggest risers and fallers in MARCA's Top 100: Messi soars, Rodri and Kvaratskhelia emerge, Salah and Julián disappearMarca
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