New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Another prestigious honour was added in Lionel Messi's cabinet, after the former Argentina captain received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday - Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The award was presented to Messi in honour of his glittering career and his work for the disadvantaged children's access to health and education.

Messi, who retired from international football earlier this month, was named winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in June, with the jury hailing "the most successful footballer of all time" and his social work. He received his award at the ceremony in Oviedo, capital of the northern Spanish region of Asturias.

The 39-year-old collected a formal roll of parchment f...