Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi, has won the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
The award was announced on Wednesday by the jury responsible for conferring the award.
A statement released by the convener, Princess of Asturias Foundation, said Messi was selected in recognition of a career defined by sustained excellence, sporting achievement and global impact.
Born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Messi rose from Newell’s Old Boys youth system before joining FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy at the age of 13.
He made his first-team debut in 2004 and went on to establish himself as one of the most decorated footballers in history.
During more than 15 years at Barcelona, he won 35 trophies, including four UEFA Champions League titles, 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups and eight Spanish Super Cups.
The Argentine later joined
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