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The legendary Argentine striker Lionel Messi now has an academic title. The University of Buenos Aires awarded the 39-year-old football player the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. Urochiste Nagorodzhenya took place ahead of the gravel's farewell match for the Argentina national team.
As stated, the prestigious title was awarded to Captain Albiceleste for his remarkable services. The honorary doctoral degree is a special form of recognition of the special contribution to the development of culture, prosperity and all humanity.
This badge is awarded without the need to submit a dissertation or go through standard academic procedures. The press service of the Argentine national team has already officially welcomed their leader to social media, publishing a laconic, aka red message: “Vitaemo, legend!
It is a reminder that this very night Lionel Messi will return to the field with the status of Argentina national team player. The farewell to the international career of the renowned football player will be a friendly match against the national team Benin. The starting whistle of the historic match blows on the 7th of June at 02:00.