Spain News » Asturias News Spain » Asturias » Sports: Spain fans petition to strip Lionel Messi of Princess of Asturias award
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/football/spain-fans-petition-to-strip-lionel-messi-of-princess-of-asturias-award/ar-AA296Hkn
Published on: Thursday 30 July 2026
A significant backlash from Spain fans has emerged following the 2026 World Cup final, with numerous petitions launched to revoke Lionel Messi's recently awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.
News Spain » Asturias » Sports: Messi says receiving the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports fills him with “enormous pride”
News channel or source: https://en.as.com/soccer/messi-says-receiving-the-2026-princess-of-asturias-award-for-sports-fills-him-with-enormous-pride-f202606-n/
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026
He made sure to share the credit. “Nothing I’ve achieved was done alone. Behind every accomplishment are teammates, family, and so many people who helped me along the way,” he added. “I hope my story ...