Lionel Messi receives Princess of Asturias Award for helping children

In short

• Lionel Messi was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award.
• The award recognises his work on disadvantaged children's access to health and education.

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The award honours sustained effort rather than a single event. It draws public attention to the basic needs of children who often lack access to health care and education. The source gives few details of the programmes involved.

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Lionel Messi is a famous football player. He got a big Spanish prize for helping children who do not have much. The prize says that good health and school matter for every child.