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Lionel Messi awarded ‘Nobel Prize of Spain’, first footballer to receive individual honour

Lionel Messi awarded ‘Nobel Prize of Spain’, first footballer to receive individual honour

Football star Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, making him the first footballer to receive the prestigious individual honour.

The award, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Spain', recognizes the Argentine player's outstanding career and contributions to sports.

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