In the capital of the United States, a ceremonial reception was held in honor of the football club "Inter Miami," which became the champion of MLS 2025. President Donald Trump welcomed the team led by Lionel Messi, highlighting their significant achievements in the past season.
During the meeting, Messi presented Trump with a pink football adorned with gemstones in the club's colors. In response, the president thanked the Argentine forward for his contribution to the development of football in the U.S., noting that players of such caliber always face high expectations from fans, and Messi has successfully managed this pressure.
Trump also recalled the legendary Pelé, joking that perhaps Messi has already surpassed him. Among the guests at the event were famous footballers Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez.
It is worth noting that "Inter Miami" won the title in December, defeating the "Vancouver Whitecaps" in the final, and Lionel Messi was named the league's most valuable player for the second consecutive year. This visit marked Messi's first to the White House. After the ceremony, the team headed off to prepare for their next match against "D.C. United."
