Lionel Messi received the Asturias Princess Award

Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo, recognizing his talent and charitable efforts for underprivileged children. The event attracted over 6,000 attendees, and Messi emphasized the importance of enjoying the game while addressing young athletes. The award, established in 1980, was presented to him by Princess Leonor. Following the ceremony, Messi headed to New York for an Inter Miami match.