Messi’s Trip to Spain and His Status for the New York Red Bulls Match
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Inter Miami's coach confirmed Lionel Messi's trip to Spain to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award, while confirming his readiness to face the Red Bulls.
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Inter Miami head coach Kelly Gonzalez confirmed that Argentine star Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive the "Princess of Asturias Award for Sports" for 2026, before returning swiftly to rejoin the team just two days before their match against the New York Red Bulls.
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Travel Details and Honor Ceremony
Ceremony Date:
Messi will attend the ceremony scheduled in the Spanish city of Oviedo on October 22 to receive the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements on and off the pitch, making him the first individual football player to receive this honor.
Coach's Stance:
The coach expressed full support for Messi's trip, stating he is not concerned about the busy schedule and confirming his complete reliance on the player for the MLS match against the Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey.
Continuous Brilliance:
Messi currently leads the Golden Boot race as the top scorer in MLS with 23 goals, after leading his team to officially secure their spot in the 2026 playoffs last Wednesday.
