President Trump honors Lionel Messi at White HouseLionel Messi drew high praise from President Donald Trump as the Argentine superstar and his Inter Miami team were honored at the White House on Thursday for winning the MLS Cup last year. The president said, “It’s my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before: ‘Welcome to the White House, Lionel Messi. “He said ‘Messi!’ He’s a big fan of yours. You’re great.”Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s longtime rival in European soccer, attended a White House event with Trump last year. Regarding Messi’s impact on Inter Miami, Trump said, “This guy won.

Source: Daily Nation March 06, 2026 20:06 UTC