Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been invited to an official dinner with Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the event will take place on Thursday, October 22, in the Spanish city of Oviedo as part of the celebrations surrounding the Princess of Asturias Awards.
Alongside Messi and members of the Spanish royal family, other award recipients will also attend the dinner.
Earlier that day, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is scheduled to meet schoolchildren, university students and football fans at the Palacio de los Deportes in Oviedo.
On Friday, October 23, Messi will attend an official reception hosted by the Spanish royal family before participating in the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports ceremony at the historic Campoamor Theatre.
According to the report, the 39-year-old Argentine will leave Spain for New York later that evening to rejoin Inter Miami ahead of their match against the New York Red Bulls on October 24.
The prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards recognise outstanding achievements in several fields, including sports, science, literature and international cooperation.
