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Lionel Messi is a 2022 world champion with the Argentina national team, playing for the Inter Miami club in MLS. The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is a leading educational institution in Argentina.
The decision to award Messi the honorary title was unanimously taken by the UBA Supreme Council.
Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team.
MOSCOW, October 6 - RIA Novosti. World football champion Lionel Messi received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires as part of the Argentina national team, according to the educational institution's website.
The decision to award Messi the honorary title was unanimously taken by the UBA Supreme Council. In a statement, the university noted Messi's sporting achievements, contribution to representing Argentina on the international stage, and also called the footballer's career an example of excellence, perseverance, modesty and ethical principles.
At the end of August, Messi, who plays for Inter Miami in the North American Major League Soccer (MLS), announced his retirement from the national team. The Argentine said that he made this decision on July 21, two days after the World Cup final. In September, the AFA called up Messi for a friendly match against the Benin national team, which will be held on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium and will be his farewell.

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