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University of Buenos Aires grants Lionel Messi honorary doctorate
Messi will receive the honor on Oct. 6, hours before his farewell appearance for Argentina.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lionel Messi has been awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, according to Gulf News.
The university’s Superior Council approved the award unanimously, citing Messi’s excellence, perseverance, humility and his role as an ambassador of Argentine culture. University head Ricardo Gelpi described Messi as an example of national identity.
Messi, 39, will receive the honorary doctorate on Oct. 6, the same day he is scheduled to play his 208th and final match for Argentina against Benin at the Monumental stadium.
Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia said the friendly was arranged to give Messi “the farewell he truly deserves.”
Key facts
- The University of Buenos Aires awarded Lionel Messi a Doctor Honoris Causa. (gulfnews.com)
- The award was approved unanimously by the university's Superior Council. (gulfnews.com)
- Messi will receive the honorary doctorate on Oct. 6, before his final Argentina match. (gulfnews.com)
- Messi's final match will be a friendly against Benin at the Monumental stadium. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Why Lionel Messi will now be called Dr Messi”
