Messi to Receive Honorary Doctorate From UBA
- The University of Buenos Aires will award Lionel Messi its highest honorary distinction, Doctor Honoris Causa, on October 6, 2026.
- UBA’s Superior Council unanimously approved the honor, citing Messi’s excellence, perseverance, humility, and ethical conduct.
- Messi will receive the award before Argentina’s farewell friendly against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
- UBA Chancellor Ricardo Gelpi called Messi an ambassador of Argentine popular culture and national identity.
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Lionel Messi becomes an honorary doctor of the University of Buenos Aires – despite his lack of a school degree. Learn why Argentina honors him as a role model and ambassador.
Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
The University of Buenos Aires will award Argentina captain Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate for his professional career and contribution to the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-from-argentine-university/
This is the highest title awarded by the University and the ceremony will take place before his farewell game with the Argentine national team.
The University of Buenos Aires (Uba) decided to award the honorary degree to Lionel Messi, in recognition of his sports career and the way he represented Argentina. (ANSA)
The University of Buenos Aires makes Lionel Messi an honorary doctor. The ceremony is to take place before the farewell game in the national team.
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