Messi was honored at the “Princess of Asturias 2026” for his contributions and presence in sports, having had a remarkable career and leaving an immense legacy at Barcelona through his achievements there.
The “Princess of Asturias” Awards are presented annually in Oviedo and honor individuals or organizations that excel in the sciences, culture, and public service.
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So, on Friday night, the Argentine GOAT attended the awards ceremony and was honored, with Barcelona posting on its official social media accounts:
“You deserve this for your extraordinary talent, which has left its mark both on and off the field. You have become a global benchmark for your excellence and your dedication to the sport.”
Leo Messi, Premio Princesa de Asturias de los Deportes 2026. #PremiosPrincesadeAsturias https://t.co/nsL2sctvqR
— Fundación Princesa de Asturias (@fpa) October 23, 2026
They treating Messi like the president
— AM☬ (@AbsoluteMxssi) October 23, 2026https://t.co/qXDTtbKzTb
*photo source: AP
