ISTANBUL, Oct 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Argentine football star Lionel Messi received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports on Friday in the Spanish city of Oviedo, becoming the first footballer to win the prestigious prize individually, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
World : Messi Becomes 1st Footballer To Individually Win Princess Of Asturias Award For Sports
Lionel Messi, Princess of Asturias Award, Oviedo
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Lionel Messi became the first footballer to individually win the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Spain.
- Messi received the award from Princess Leonor in Oviedo, Spain.
- The award recognizes his sporting career, charity work, and values like teamwork.
- He joins former footballers Xavi Hernandez and Iker Casillas as past recipients.
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