Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, wins a Spanish honor. The coveted Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic has been awarded to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta by his native Spain, as a testament to his national and international relations achievements. A prestigious Spanish civil award of chivalry and honor, the Royal award of Isabella the Catholic is bestowed by the King of Spain, the Grand Chancellor, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This award, which was established in 1815, is given to people or organizations who are thought to have either improved international ties and cooperation or provided exceptional contributions to Spain. At the Spanish Embassy in London, Arteta was given this prestigious order in the company of his family, friends, and important Arsenal figures who had assembled to celebrate this historic occasion.

The coveted Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic has been awarded to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta by his native Spain, as a testament to his national and international relations achievements.

A prestigious Spanish civil award of chivalry and honor, the Royal award of Isabella the Catholic is bestowed by the King of Spain, the Grand Chancellor, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This award, which was established in 1815, is given to people or organizations who are thought to have either improved international ties and cooperation or provided exceptional contributions to Spain.

Arteta expressed his sincere gratitude to his family by dedicating the prize to those who have helped and influenced his path, acknowledging the significant role that they have played in his journey.

“It is a pleasure to bestow the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabel la Catolica to Mikel Arteta,” said Jose Pascual Marco, the Spanish ambassador to the UK, in praise of the decision to honor Arteta. 

“He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and perfect sportsmanship throughout his successful career as a Spanish, British, and international football player, as well as in his current role as manager of Arsenal.”

Marco underscored Arteta’s significance in fortifying the connection between Spain and Britain via the global language of football, highlighting his impact as a highly esteemed and adored person in both football communities.

At the Spanish Embassy in London, Arteta was given this prestigious order in the company of his family, friends, and important Arsenal figures who had assembled to celebrate this historic occasion.

Expressing his gratitude, Arteta stated, “I am both humbled and honoured to receive The Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the King of Spain and the Grand Chancellor, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.