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FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, LUIS FIGO JOINS THE GREAT SPORTS STARS ACKNOWLEDGED IN 2025
A former mainstay for the Sporting Lisbon team and a key figure at FC Barcelona, Figo was awarded the in the year 2000 following his transfer to Real Madrid. During his time with the "blancos", he won two La Liga titles, a UEFA Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup, and an Intercontinental Cup. In 2005, he moved to Inter Milan, where he contributed to four consecutive Serie A titles (from 2006 to 2009), one Coppa Italia, and two Italian Super Cups. With 127 games played for the Portuguese national team, he became a symbol of football distinguished by its class, leadership, and respect.
Figo will be joined on stage by other undisputed champions of Italian and international sport: , paragon of fair play in football with both AC Milan and the national team; , Olympic and world high jump champion; , two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers; , a leading figure in 1990s Italian football; , indoor world champion in the triple jump; , recent judo world champion; , Olympic silver medallist in the 10.000 metres; , Paralympic gold medallist in discus throw; , high jump legend; , one of the most decorated foil fencers of all time; and , the legendary voice of MotoGP.
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The 29th edition of the Fair Play Menarini International Award is supported by the as Institutional Partner, and by , , , and as initiative partners.
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