Lionel Messi receives UBA honorary doctorate before final national team match

Lionel Messi received a medal and diploma certifying him as an honorary doctorate of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) public university on Tuesday during a ceremony held at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training complex in Ezeiza. Messi received the highest honor from UBA chancellor and vice-rector, Ricardo Gelpi and Emiliano Yacobitta, a few hours before his farewell match for the Argentine national team . The Inter Miami player expressed his gratitude for the recognition on a day he described as especially emotional. “Being able to receive such recognition is an honor for me,…