Lionel Messi received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires: “It is an honor”

Lionel Messi received the Honoris Causa doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), marking the highest recognition granted by the institution. The distinction was presented to the football player on Tuesday at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training facility in Ezeiza.

The ceremony took place just hours before Messi's final match with the national selection. Upon receiving the honor, Messi expressed his gratitude and surprise, stating it was an orgullo and that he had never imagined such a recognition.