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Messi thanks Spain after receiving Princess of Asturias Sports Award
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Messi received the Princess of Asturias Sports Award in Oviedo, thanking the foundation and expressing joy at returning to Spain.
Lionel Messi was presented with the Princess of Asturias Sports Award by Princess Leonor in Oviedo. The Argentine star thanked the foundation on Instagram, saying it was an honour and that he enjoyed meeting the other award recipients and spending time in Spain after a long absence. FC Barcelona also congratulated him on social media, highlighting his extraordinary talent and the club's pride in his legacy.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at marca.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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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 AwardMarcaThis article
- 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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