Messi wins Princess of Asturias award for sporting, humanitarian work

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports on Friday. The award, presented by the heir to the Spanish throne, honors individuals and organizations worldwide for their notable contributions to the sciences, humanities or public affairs. The Argentine legend was recognized for his record-breaking football career, his social work through the Leo Messi Foundation, and his role as a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ambassador. In its verdict, the jury that selected the footballer — who recently retired as Argentina captain — praised not only…