University of Buenos Aires awards Messi honorary doctorate ahead of his final international match
The University of Buenos Aires honored Lionel Messi with an honorary doctorate on Tuesday in recognition of his football career. The award came hours before his final international appearance for Argentina, against Benin, according to Sky News Arabia.
سكاي نيوز عربية
Illustrative photo: Graduate seen from behind in a mortarboard in front of a crowd of graduates at a ceremony. Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash
Why it matters
The honor underlines Messi's standing beyond the pitch and gives his international farewell added symbolic weight. Football fans across the Arab region are likely to follow the moment closely.
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