In what is regarded in the Ibero-American world as an equivalent of the Nobel Prizes, the Prince of Asturias prize in sport went to the Spanish World Cup team. Ethics as a basis for overcoming the economic crisis was the focus at the 30th annual awards ceremony in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo. HRH Crown Prince Felipe encouraged his fellow Spaniards to strengthen their institutions, “to seek moderation where excess has reigned” and to observe “ethics where there has been abuse” in order to overcome the crisis. The coach of Spain’s champion soccer team, Vicente del Bosque, said that his squad, has made “modesty a weapon as powerful as its own dazzling style of play.” He also stated the following:
“The team that is receiving the Prince of Asturias Prize today is the repository of values that go beyond specific successes and their material value, but is also the legitimate heir of a tradition that does us honor.”
Del Bosque was accompanied by 10 players from the 23-man squad, including captain Iker Casillas, to accept the award. The sports award is one of eight Asturias prizes granted each year in categories such as arts, literature, communications and scientific research. Rafael Nadal is a previous winner of the award. TRH the Prince and Princess of Asturias were on hand, as well as HM Queen Sofia.
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