Lionel Messi Receives Princess of Asturias Sports Award

Kathmandu. Argentina's world-famous football player Lionel Messi has received Spain's prestigious 'Princess of Asturias Sports Award'. Princess Leonor presented him the award at a special ceremony held at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo, Spain on Friday, in the presence of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

The audience present at the ceremony welcomed Messi with grand applause and ovations. Hundreds of people had gathered outside the theatre to see him. Spanish sports media 'Marca' reported that the enthusiasm shown towards Messi upon receiving the award made the ceremony special.