Lionel Messi is set to visit the White House for the very first time on Thursday to celebrate Inter Miami's recent MLS Cup win. Messi appreciated the gesture and noted he hopes to have the opportunity to meet Biden in the near future.' Messi is heading to the White House just months after great rival Cristiano Ronaldo also made the trip to meet Trump. Trump's planned meeting with Messi and his teammates on Thursday also comes ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America. Eleven different host cities will host 78 games across the States this summer, with Canada and Mexico also co-hosting the tournament.

Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2026 17:45 UTC