Lionel Messi has been chosen as the 2020 Peace Champion by the charity peaceandsport

 🏆Lionel Messi has been chosen as the 2020 Peace Champion by the charity peaceandsport(Didier Drogba is their Vice President).

In recognition of not only for his fairplay, but also for his social commitment. 

Messi received the award through his foundation which promotes the education and social inclusion of children from disadvantaged backgrounds around the world especially in Spain, Argentina, Mozambique, Palestine, Kenya, Syria, and Nepal.

🗣 Leo Messi: "Respect for others is something I learned as a child & always try to apply on the football field. I hope to continue to inspire & support people from disadvantaged backgrounds." 

“I'd like to thank God as I've been able to help many people through the foundation that promotes the education and social inclusion of children all over the world, especially in Spain, Argentina, Palestine, Syria, Kenya, and Nepal."