{
  "id": 12543203,
  "title": "Lionel Messi Honoured With Prestigious Honorary Doctorate By University Of Buenos Aires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/lionel-messi-honoured-with-prestigious-honorary-doctorate-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:57:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/lionel-messi-honoured-with-prestigious-honorary-doctorate-by-university-of-buenos-aires"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Buenos Aires, Argentina - Renowned footballer Lionel Messi has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Buenos Aires as he prepares to bid farewell to international football in a match against Benin. Messi announced his retirement from international play on September 1, but will make one last appearance for his country on home soil against Benin on Tuesday. The University of Buenos Aires recognized Messi as a \"Doctor Honoris Causa,\" expressing their congratulations to the legendary player. Messi, Argentina's most-capped player and top goal scorer with 203 appearances and 124 goals, also holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup goals. He has appeared in six World Cups from 2006 to 2026, scoring 21 goals in 34 matches. In addition to his international achievements, Messi has won the Copa America title in 2021 and 2024, helping Argentina end a 28-year title drought.",
  "summary": "Beunos Aires: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi was honoured with an honorary doctorate by the University of Beunos Aires ahead of his farewell international match against Benin on Tuesday. : Leo Messi has officially received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires today. Dr. Lionel Messi pic.twitter.com/lrXl6BwKiJ — MessiXtra (@MessiXtraHQ) October 6, 2026 Messi, who had…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}