🚨𝐍𝐄𝐖: Honorary Awards received by Leo Messi for his contributions in the civic, cultural, social, and sporting fields so far:
🏅 2019: Creu de Saint Jordi
🏅 2020: Peace of the Year Award
🏅 2021: International Values Award
🏅 2025: Presidential Medal of Freedom
🏅 2026: Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
Leo Messi's greatness goes far beyond goals, assists, and trophies. 😱🔥
Throughout his legendary career, Messi has been recognized not only as a football icon but also as a global role model whose impact reaches far beyond the pitch.
Few athletes become legends. Even fewer become symbols of excellence, humility, and inspiration for generations around the world.
And here is — Lionel Messi. He isn't just the greatest footballer ever, he's one of the most respected sports figures in modern history.❤️🙏
HUGE RESPECT FOR YOU, LEO! 🇦🇷👏
Real Madrid are actively assembling a squad built exclusively to hide inside a low-block and pray for a counter-attack.
Hansi Flick’s academy kids have these guys so terrified that they are buying physical giants just to survive next season's El Clásico.
Go ahead and announce them after your elections, lads. Lamine Yamal is already licking his lips. 🔵🔴
If that attack actually ends up being:
Lamine Yamal
Anthony Gordon
Raphinha
Julián Álvarez 🤝
Will be facing this Mourinho defense....
Culers when season start how many months are you giving Mourinho before he'll get sacked?
As for the joke: Culers would probably say “October if he loses El Clásico 🤣
Diego Forlán: "It would be a shame if Julian Alvarez leaves, because I like him a lot."
"However, if he sees an opportunity and wants to leave, that doesn't mean he does not love the club."
"If he stays and doesn't want to, he won't give his best."
"There's no one in life that can't be replaced. If he gets a good offer and wants to leave, he should leave for a high fee. He deserves it."
🚨 OFFICIAL: The date for the American-Mexician Super Cup Final has been confirmed 🏆
Inter Miami CF 🆚 Cruz Azul 🇲🇽🇺🇸
Nu Stadium 🏟️
Thursday, September 17 📆
Kick-off time to be announced ⏰🔜
Another final, and a new trophy awaits the greatest of all time 🐐🔜
❗️Leo Messi: "For me, winning the Princess of Asturias Award is a huge honor. Spain and Catalonia are part of my life: that is where I grew as a footballer, lived for many years and where my children were born."
"I always felt a lot of affection from the people there, and that is why this award has a very special value for me."
🚨 OFFICIAL: Hansi Flick is La Liga Coach of the Year 🏆
In just two seasons, he has won 2 La Liga titles and sent 3 Real Madrid managers packing. 😭
At this point, Bernabéu HR should just put Flick on the payroll.
🚨🎙️ Leo Messi:
"We live with the ball all day long. To be honest, Ciro comes to the club a lot too for training, and among the three of them, he's the one who loves doing everything the most, the fancy moves and the little tricks." ⚽❤️🐐
🚨 Alfredo Martínez: Lionel Messi has won the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2026.
The Argentine superstar will receive the award on Friday, October 24, at the Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo, where the official Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony will be held.
🚨 Official | Lionel Messi has won the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2026, one of Spain's most prestigious international honors, after being selected from 27 candidates representing 12 different nationalities.
The jury praised Messi's extraordinary sporting career, his historic achievements in football, and his humanitarian and social impact through charitable work and support for children's education and healthcare. They also highlighted his humility, teamwork, and exemplary conduct both on and off the pitch.
This recognition adds to Messi's long list of individual accolades, including winning the 2022 World Cup and holding the record for the most Ballon d'Or awards.