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In video: Princess Leonor presents Messi with an exceptional award in front of the King of Spain: he turned the exceptional into routine

The first footballer to win it on his own

Doubts surround Messi ahead of the Ballon d'Or ceremony

Red Bulls match decides Messi's situation

Messi opens his heart before being honoured by Spain's king: Barcelona cannot be summed up in words, and this is my father's advice to me

Nostalgia for the past

Lionel Messi receives prestigious Princess of Asturias Award in Oviedo

Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The Inter Miami forward reflected on the values instilled by FC Barcelona and dedicated the prestigious honour to his late father.

Are Inter Miami ‘perfect fit’ for Neymar? Messi reunion backed

Inter Miami are the “perfect fit” for Neymar, former Brazil international Anderson has told GOAL, with the South American superstar being tipped to reunite with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in MLS. Neymar has endured a tough time of late, but a fellow countryman has leapt to his defence in passionate fashion and hopes more critics can be silenced.