AWARDED BY THE GENERALITAT
The words of Leo Messi after receiving the Creu of Sant Jordi
Published:17/05/2019 - 01:14h
Updated:17/05/2019 - 01:14h
Leo Messi was awarded this Thursday with the Creu of Sant Jordi, a distinction delivered by The Government of Catalonia by his social values and his sportive path. The Argentinian star showed very grateful
This Thursday in the afternoon, Leo Messi has been rewarded with the Creu of Sant Jordi, a distinction delivered by The Government of Catalonia in which it has rewarded his big sportive career, as well as "social attributes so paramount like the humility, the honesty, the learning, the creativity, the sense of team and the respect", according to the organisation.
The Argentinian star did not do statements in direct after receiving the prize in the Centre of International Conventions of the Forum, but later used his social networks to express his happiness for having received a so important distinction for Catalonia.
In concrete, published a his photography taken during the event beside a message of pride and gratitude for having him rewarded. "I seat me very proud to having been recognised with a distinction that value a lot by the importance that has in the Catalan society. Thank you For conceding me the Creu of Sant Jordi", published, in Instagram.
In this way, Messi recovered the smile for obtaining a distinction that recognises the professional merits, civil and social of which receive it. "The Creu of Sant Jordi recognises to people and entities that have stood out in his civil and professional path by a commitment with the social and cultural values of the Catalan society", puntualiza The Generalitat.
The Argentinian star carried a joy after the stick that supposed the elimination of the Champions League to hands of the Liverpool. During the ceremony, could him see happy and very proud that the Catalan society have recognised his contribution to the culture and to the society, through the Foundation Leo Messi, collaborator with boys and young in hospitable centres.
It is necessary to remember that the Argentinian forward of the FC Barcelona has turned into the second footballer in the history that has received this distinction, after in 2006 was rewarded Johan Cruyff. Thirteen years after this, touched him to Messi be partícipe of the Creu of Sant Jordi.
