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Lionel Messi awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Lionel Messi awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
Summary

Lionel Messi, the FC Barcelona icon, has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. Messi, described as the 'King of Football' and the best footballer of all time, has amassed 47 trophies, including eight Ballon d'Ors and six Golden Boots. He is only the third football player to receive this prestigious honor, following Xavi Hernandez in 2012. Messi's outstanding career includes significant achievements with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami, where he signed a contract extension through 2028. This month, he is expected to help Argentina defend their World Cup title, which he won in 2022.

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  • •Lionel Messi receives the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
  • •He has won a total of 47 trophies during his career.
  • •Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028.
  • •He is set to help Argentina defend their World Cup title later this month.
  • •This marks only the third time a football player has won this award.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Icon Lionel Messi Wins Prestigious ‘King Of Football’ Award
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FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been dubbed the 'King of Football" and the “best footballer of all time” after clinching a prestigious award.

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Inter MiamiBarcelonaReal MadridAtletico MadridParis Saint-GermainLaLigaSoccer

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