Lionel Messi is visiting Spain to receive the prestigious 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo, Spain (attending events at the Teatro Campoamor and the Oviedo Sports Palace At Friday, October 23,
Presided over by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, including an official royal dinner. Over 16,200 people flooded the ticket system within the first 13 minutes to watch the event live. During his trip, Messi shared an emotional message reflecting on his deep love for Barcelona, his former club and city. [Messi is scheduled to fly back to the United States immediately after the events to rejoin Inter Miami for their MLS regular-season match against the New York Red Bulls
