Lionel Messi Receives Doctor Honoris Causa from Buenos Aires University

Argentine football captain Lionel Messi has received the Doctor Honoris Causa title from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), adding another prestigious honour to his remarkable career. The recognition was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before Messi’s farewell match for the national team.

#SelecciónMayor El capitán argentino Leo Messi recibió hoy el título “Doctor Honoris Causa” de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. ¡Felicitaciones, leyenda! 🩵🤍🩵 https://t.co/6CursdqtNC

— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) October 6, 2026

Messi received the medal and diploma from UBA Rector Ricardo Gelpi and Vice-Rector Emiliano Yacobitti during the ceremony attended by university authorities and representatives of the institution.

Messi received the medal and diploma from UBA Rector Ricardo Gelpi and Vice-Rector Emiliano Yacobitti during the ceremony attended by university authorities and representatives of the institution.

Expressing his gratitude, Messi said that receiving such recognition was a source of great pride, describing the occasion as a very special moment.
The honour comes at an emotional stage of Messi’s international career. The Argentine captain was set to bid farewell to the national team in a match against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on October 6.