
The highest honor will be awarded on October 6th before the farewell match with the national team
The University of Buenos Aires has awarded an honorary degree to Lionel Messi for his career and the values he represents, with delivery scheduled for October 6 at the Monumental Stadium.
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The University of Buenos Aires unanimously approved the resolution of the Superior Council to reward the footballer.
The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) has decided to award an honorary degree to Lionel Messi, in recognition of his sporting career and the way in which he represented Argentina. The highest honor will be awarded to the champion on October 6, before his farewell match with the national team at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
The resolution - approved unanimously by the Uba Superior Council - underlines how "his career represents an example of excellence, perseverance, humility and ethical conduct in the profession, as well as commitment to representing the Argentine Republic: values that this University historically promotes".
"Beyond how much all Argentinians know Messi - and regardless of the numbers and statistics that attest to his status as an athlete - we also want to recognize a humble and tenacious person, who serves as an example and ambassador of our popular culture and our national identity", underlined the rector of the university, Ricardo Gelpi, recalling the four consecutive titles won by the 'Pulga' with the Albiceleste (Copa America 2021, Finalissima 2022, World Cup 2022 in Qatar and America's Cup 2024).
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