Messi Wins Princess of Asturias Sports Award

Lionel Messi, the most decorated footballer in history, has received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2026. The award specifically recognizes his "formidable and continuada labor solidaria para promover el acceso a la educación y el cuidado de la salud de los niños más desfavorecidos" over the years.

The Foundation Princess of Asturias highlighted that Messi's social and humanitarian work makes him an example that goes beyond sporting success, solidifying his legacy as both a great athlete and a compassionate humanitarian. rocore.sbs