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FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta’s poignant tribute to Lionel Messi

This Friday, Lionel Messi won the Princess of Asturias 2026 prize in the Sport category. This distinction rewards his exceptional…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:30 PM

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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the forward won the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award.
The Princess of Asturias Award in the Sport category recognized Messi's career achievements and sporting heritage.
Laporta praised Messi for elevating FC Barcelona and hailed their shared history as an eternal success story.

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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta shared a tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine forward winning the Princess of Asturias 2026 prize in the Sport category. Laporta congratulated the former Barcelona star on the honor, calling it a well-deserved recognition of both his footballing and human career.

Laporta highlighted the enduring connection between Messi and the Catalan club, praising his contributions to making Barcelona greater. The award recognized Messi's overall achievements in football alongside his sportsmanship and lasting sporting heritage.

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FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta’s poignant tribute to Lionel Messi

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