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Leo Messi receives Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Leo Messi receives Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026
Summary

Leo Messi has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Sports Award for 2026. The jury recognized his technical skills, numerous titles, and significant social impact, considering him an inspiration to young athletes. This accolade adds to Messi's illustrious career, featuring numerous prestigious recognitions. The formal ceremony will take place next autumn at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo, presided over by the Spanish royal family.

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By the Numbers
  • •Messi honored with the Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026
  • •Recognition highlights his technical quality and social impact
  • •Ceremony to be held in autumn at Campoamor Theatre, Oviedo
  • •Award adds to Messi's impressive list of accolades
  • •Jury considers Messi an inspiration for young athletes
Latest Updates
  • 10:38 PMESPN Soccer — Messi wins prestigious Princess of Asturias award
  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — 🏅 Leo Messi, Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026
What they're saying
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The jury of the Princess of Asturias Awards has granted this honor in the Sports category to Leo Messi. The Argentine star thus adds a new historic recognition to his unparalleled professional career ...

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Inter Miami CF and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual football player to be given the honor by the committee.

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