Manchester United forward Juan Mata has been recognised for his work with setting up the charity Common Goal with a royal award in Madrid.
The Spanish playmaker founded the charity in August 2017 to help several causes around the world.
The movement encourages football players and administrators to donate at least one percent of their salary.
On Thursday, Mata was rewarded with the 'Queen Sofia' award at a royal bash at El Pardo Palace in Madrid.
Mata smiled as Queen Sofia herself presented him with a grand trophy, more akin to the FA Cup than a royal award.
But it is proof his work is certainly not going unnoticed and is making a difference.
The money donated to Common Goal funds charities around the world to combat a number of issues, from HIV to gender inequality.
To date, the organisation has 426 members including Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, Juventus centre back Giorgio Chiellini and Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels.
Gabrieljackson
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the best man in football receives an award for the foundation he started which is for footballers and other sports men and women to donate 1% of your salary to the common goal of helping other people in need. congrats Juan Mata πππππππππππ
Dohtmhan
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THIS IS WHAT FOOTBALLERS SHOULD BE DOING TO HELP THE SOCIETY.WITH ALL THE MONEY THEY GET SOME STILL LOOK BACK TO THE SOCIETY WHICH IS NOT A GOOD ACTS.MATA'S EXAMPLE IS GOOD FOR OTHER COLLEAGUES TO FOLLOW.
Jakefrost02
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he might be small in shape,but is what lies within him that makes him a great person.i think a trophy for MEN OF HONOUR should be introduced in football,because this man here deserve more.i will not say that you are my idol,but am proud to say that you are my hero.