Lionel Messi, the forward for Inter Miami, has been invited to a formal dinner with King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia. Sport24.az reports that this was announced by Marca.
The event will take place today in the Spanish city of Oviedo, within the framework of the ceremonies for the Princess of Asturias Awards. The ceremony will be attended by the Argentine footballer, the royal family, and other recipients of the award. That day, Messi is scheduled to meet with schoolchildren, university students, and fans at the Oviedo Sports Palace.
In the morning, the Argentine footballer will attend a formal reception hosted by the royal family. Afterwards, the ceremony for the presentation of the Princess of Asturias Award in the sports category will be held at the Campoamor Theatre.
According to the source, Messi will leave for New York that evening. This is to ensure he arrives in time for Inter Miami's match against New York Red Bulls on October 24.