Lionel Messi
2026-10-24 09:20:09Laporta and Barcelona congratulate Messi on Asturias award
Joan Laporta and FC Barcelona publicly congratulated Lionel Messi on receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports for 2026.
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Pedri
2026-10-24 06:51:57Pedri says Messi deserves Barcelona farewell ceremony
Pedri called Lionel Messi the best player in history and said Messi deserves a farewell ceremony at FC Barcelona.
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Ballon d'Or
2026-10-24 05:55:02London to host Ballon d'Or ceremony on 26 October
London will host the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 26 October. According to PokerStars, Harry Kane is the favourite, with Lamine Yamal next.
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Lionel Messi
2026-10-24 05:50:05Messi set to return to US after Spain award trip
Lionel Messi collected the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport in Oviedo and was preparing to return to the United States ahead of Inter Miami's match.
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Lionel Messi
2026-10-24 01:52:45De la Fuente praises Messi but wants Ballon d'Or for Spain
In Oviedo, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lionel Messi as he received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, but said he would prefer a Spanish winner of the Ballon d'Or.
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Lionel Messi
2026-10-23 20:37:02Messi's Ballon d'Or attendance remains uncertain
Lionel Messi's attendance at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London remained uncertain, with a decision due after Inter Miami face New York Red Bulls on 24 October.
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Nico Paz
2026-10-23 16:23:45Flashscore says Nico Paz is making a case for Argentina No. 10
Flashscore has profiled Nico Paz as a candidate for Argentina's No. 10 shirt after Lionel Messi's farewell, citing his form with Como and Argentina.
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Lionel Messi
2026-10-23 07:29:50Messi makes 17th Ballon d'Or shortlist appearance in 2026
Lionel Messi returned to the Ballon d'Or shortlist in 2026 for his 17th appearance, while his eight wins remain the competition record.
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