Lionel Messi has become the first footballer to win the Princess of Asturias Award in sports solo. The award recognizes his talent, career, and charitable work for children.
Lionel Messi has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports for his "dazzling talent and extraordinary sporting career," as well as his "immense and ongoing charitable work" promoting education and healthcare for disadvantaged children. The award ceremony will take place in Oviedo, Spain, in October.
Lionel Messi has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award, one of Europe's most prestigious honors. The ceremony will take place in Oviedo, Spain, in October.
Leo Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, recognizing his exemplary career and achievements beyond the football pitch. The ceremony will take place on October 24 in Oviedo.
