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Lionel Messi receives Princesa de Asturias Award 2026 for Sport
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Messi receives the Princesa de Asturias Award for Sport, with his father playing a key role in encouraging him to attend despite his busy match schedule.
Lionel Messi has been awarded the Princesa de Asturias Award 2026 for Sport. The Inter Miami forward made the trip to receive the honour, with his father instrumental in persuading him to attend despite his demanding fixture list. Messi expressed gratitude for his father's enthusiasm about the award.
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UK timesStrong7 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, Thu 16:22.
- Fabrizio Romano
- Diario AS
- Mundo Deportivo
- Lionel Messi receives Princesa de Asturias Award 2026 for SportFabrizio Romano
- Lionel Messi receives Princesa de Asturias Award 2026 for SportFabrizio RomanoThis article
- Messi reigns in OviedoDiario AS
- Messi remembers his father ahead of collecting the Princess of Asturias Sports AwardMundo Deportivo
- Messi: "In Barcelona, we were lucky to win everything… not only because of what we achieved, but also because of the way we did it"Fabrizio Romano
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