Messi will be at the reception Trump will hold today at the White House for Inter Miami
The White House confirmed that Lionel Messi will participate in the reception that President Donald Trump will offer to Inter Miami to celebrate the 2025 MLS title, marking the Argentine star's first visit to the US government headquarters.
TL;DR
- Lionel Messi will attend a White House reception hosted by President Donald Trump for Inter Miami.
- The reception celebrates Inter Miami's MLS championship win.
- This will be Messi's first visit to the White House.
- It is possible this will be Messi's first face-to-face meeting with President Trump.
- Messi and Trump were both present at the American Business Forum in November, but it is unclear if they met.
- Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in January 2025 but could not attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts.