Special honor for Messi; “Most successful footballer of all time”:

Messi enjoys respect and admiration worldwide, but not just because of his sporting successes. He also earned a high reputation with his “exemplary demeanor on the field” as well as “his consistency, modesty and team spirit,” the statement said. The jury also recognized, among other things, “the important solidarity work” of the professional through the Leo Messi Foundation to promote education and health for children in difficult life situations.

Spain’s King Felipe will present the awards at the end of October

The Inter Miami professional also hunted for goals for FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. A record holder, he won the prestigious Ballon d’Or eight times. He will compete in his sixth and probably last World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico and will also compete against the ÖFB team on June 22nd.

The Princess of Asturias Awards are considered Spain’s Nobel Prizes and are named after the heir to the throne. They are awarded annually in eight categories, and the winners each receive 50,000 euros. The awards will be presented at the end of October by King Felipe VI. and Crown Princess Leonor in Oviedo.