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Lionel Messi wins the Princess of Asturias Award
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Lionel Messi wins the Princess of Asturias Award

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award, recognizing him as the 'most successful footballer of all time'.
  • The award comes just days before the 2026 World Cup.
  • The article includes a note about AFP's role as a news agency and its policy on comments.

Football superstar Lionel Messi has been honored with the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, a recognition that hails him as the 'most successful footballer of all time'. The announcement comes at a significant moment, just days before the commencement of the 2026 World Cup.

Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, received this accolade for his unparalleled career achievements. The Princess of Asturias Foundation annually grants awards in various categories, celebrating individuals and organizations whose work has made significant contributions to humanity. This award specifically acknowledges Messi's dominance and success in the world of football.

The article also includes a brief statement about Agence France-Presse (AFP), identifying it as a leading global news agency known for its rapid, comprehensive, and verified coverage. AFP's extensive network spans 151 countries, and it is also recognized as a world leader in digital verification. The note emphasizes AFP's commitment to transparency and aims to prevent distortions in public debate by requiring subscribers to comment on articles, with their full name and ID number appearing with their contribution.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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