Award won
Messi reigns in Oviedo
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Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award in Oviedo, drawing massive crowds before returning to Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award at a ceremony in Oviedo's Teatro del Campoamor, capping two days of extraordinary public interest in the Asturian capital. The award recognized his exceptional sporting career, talent, and humanitarian work promoting education and healthcare for disadvantaged children. Messi paid tribute to his recently deceased father Jorge during the event. He will now return to the United States to resume playing for Inter Miami.
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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 Romano
- Messi reigns in OviedoDiario ASThis article
- 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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