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Lionel Messi event in Oviedo sees tickets sell out in 13 minutes
Lionel Messi is set to visit Oviedo, Spain, to participate in an event organized by the Fundación Princesa de Asturias. This appearance precedes his receipt of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Sports Award, which recognizes his exceptional sporting career and his humanitarian work supporting children's education and health.
Public interest in the event has been immense. All 4,700 free tickets allocated for the general public were exhausted in just 13 minutes. During the ticket release, the official website experienced a peak of 16,200 simultaneous users.
The event, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at the Palacio de los Deportes, is primarily designed for children and youth. In addition to the general public, 1,500 members of the educational community who participated in the 'El juego del 10' initiative will attend the gathering.
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Calahorra · Christina Koch · Comodoro Rivadavia · Fundación Princesa de Asturias · Huelva Book Fair · La Rioja · Leo Messi · Lionel Messi · Oviedo · Palacio de los Deportes · Patti Smith · Princess of Asturias Awards
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The event featuring Messi will take place on Thursday, October 22, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Oviedo. diariofirmat.com.ar · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Sports Award. diariofirmat.com.ar · icndigital.com · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] 1,500 members of the educational community participating in the 'El juego del 10' activity will attend the event. diariofirmat.com.ar · icndigital.com · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] All 4,700 tickets available for the general public were sold out within 13 minutes. diariofirmat.com.ar · icndigital.com · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] A peak of 16,200 people were connected to the website simultaneously during the ticket release. diariofirmat.com.ar · icndigital.com · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Fundación Princesa de Asturias is organizing an event featuring Lionel Messi in Oviedo. diariofirmat.com.ar · icndigital.com · www.deia.eus · www.fanatik.ro